{"id":43170,"date":"2025-02-25T15:35:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/im-the-only-one-who-can-unite-sierra-leone-palo-conteh-declares-for-apc-flagbearer"},"modified":"2025-02-25T15:35:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:35:05","slug":"im-the-only-one-who-can-unite-sierra-leone-palo-conteh-declares-for-apc-flagbearer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/im-the-only-one-who-can-unite-sierra-leone-palo-conteh-declares-for-apc-flagbearer","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019m The Only One Who Can Unite Sierra Leone\u201d \u2013 Palo Conteh Declares for APC Flagbearer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>Former Minister of Defense, Alfred Palo Conteh, has officially declared his intention to run for the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) flagbearer in the upcoming elections.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In his announcement, Conteh made it clear that he is the right choice to lead Sierra Leone, as he believes his ability to work across party lines is what the country needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am the only APC flagbearer who can cross party lines and unite the people of Sierra Leone,\u201d Conteh stated. He expressed that his focus is on putting the country first, with the goal of improving Sierra Leone for all its people, rather than prioritizing political parties or personal gain.<\/p>\n<p>Conteh\u2019s decision comes as Sierra Leone prepares for the upcoming election, and his call for unity aims to bring people together for the good of the nation. He urged Sierra Leoneans from all political backgrounds to put aside differences and work towards a brighter future for the country.<\/p>\n<p>With his experience as a former government official, Conteh believes he can offer a new kind of leadership and bring the country closer together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. Former Minister of Defense, Alfred Palo Conteh, has officially declared his intention to run for the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) flagbearer in the upcoming elections. 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