Subject: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Mohammed Kamara
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Date Posted: 08:07:06 10/11/07 ()
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Palestine gets consulate in Sierra Leone

Reports from diplomatic quarters intimate that the troubled Middle Eastern territory of Palestine has extended diplomatic relations to the government and people of this country. A consulate has reportedly been established for the first time in Sierra Leone by that country headed by a Sierra Leonean born Indian and reputable business magnate, Mr. Hussein Antar. This development now allows the flag of the nation of Palestine to fly high in Sierra Leone.(Awareness Times.
As a student of International Studies i do not think this is a good move by the government of Sierra Leone if it is TRUE. Though some of us sympathize with the Palestinian people but our country should not have any diplomatic relations with them because Palestine is NOT A STATE. I know there are going to be different opinions on this issue but please some of the elders on this forum are very disappointing and end up cursing or attacking people's personalities. Let us discuss the issue and give your own opinion.

Subject: Re: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Spoilers
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Date Posted: 13:19:48 10/11/07 ()
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I hope this is not a ploy to outsource terrorism in our native land,considering that the late President Momoh refused to lease

Banana Island to late Yassar Arafat in the mid-eighties for similar purposes.

Oona nor cam pwell Salone again Oh!

Subject: Re: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Diplomat
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Date Posted: 08:36:46 10/11/07 ()
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It is not Palestine, but PAKISTAN

Subject: Re: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Mohammed kamara
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Date Posted: 10:26:05 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: totti23@hotmail.com
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Thank you very much Diplomat, i guess it was an error by Awareness times. TO the other gentle man asking about an Israeli Consul, that will be accepted in the International Community because Israel is a State. The treaty of WEST PHLIA in 1648 which is a cornerstone of Intl systems, clearly states that states should have relations with other recognised states. Taiwan is not an accepted state in the intl system, For example, they do not have a seat at the United Nations,furthermore, if our country establishes a relationship with Taiwan, our cordial bilateral relations with mainland China will be severely damaged, which i believe will lead to cutting off of ties between both countries.
Thank you very much gentlemen.

Subject: Re: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Bai bureh
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Date Posted: 08:34:34 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
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So do you prefer an Israeli consul to a Palestinian one? Everybody knows that Palestine does exist but occupied by another group of people who thought that land is theirs.Why do you think such move is unwise?
What would have been your reaction had it been an Israeli consul rather than a Palestinian one?
Will you make the same objection if any country recognizes Taiwan, do business with them instead of mainland China?

Subject: Re: Palestine gets consul in Sierra Leone
From: Nar Sabi Talk
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Date Posted: 08:22:19 10/11/07 ()
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You are quite right, this is a prematured move by our government...
Even the Palestinians are not in one political accord...
Who are we supporting...? Hammas or Fatah?
And what's this new Morality Police in the Gaza now? Why can't this political fools learn from the Talibans...
Nuff said!

Subject: EID MUBARAK! HAPPY PRAY-DAY TO ALL!!
From: Bai Bureh
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Date Posted: 07:34:25 10/11/07 ()
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Wherever you are,in whatever way you celebrate and whoever you are may you recieve the blessings of the Ramadan month.This year's Ramadan and Eid are special in that two remarkable events occured which are presentiments to a brighter Salone.The counting of votes ended in Ramadan and a new regime was born in Ramadan too removing all doubts that the Eid celebration of which the WOOTHPA or WATCHNET is a component will be one to remember for a long long time.

So guys ready your gowns,rappels,'yonthongs',mukays etc. and head for the congregations in open fields and pray for your Salone on Eid day for the day of deliverance is already here!

Subject: Re: EID MUBARAK! HAPPY PRAY-DAY TO ALL!!
From: UK5
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Date Posted: 14:43:26 10/11/07 ()
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May the Almighty Allah accept our fasting and bless us with bountless blessings of this Holy Month of Ramadan. We pray for peace, stability and prosperity in our beloved Sierra Leone. May the Almighty shower our leadership with the blessings and wisdom required to lead and deliver our nation from the deplorable conditios of poverty and hardship. May the activities of our Muslim Du'ats thrive to revive and cure a sick society. May the corrupt, the looters and thieves in our government offices be transformed with consciencious nationalism. And to all 'clean and qualified' netters that are in position to say Ameen, may we live to witness more and more Ramadans the years to come. Ameen

Subject: Re: EID MUBARAK! HAPPY PRAY-DAY TO ALL!!
From: madsan
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Date Posted: 09:17:07 10/11/07 ()
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Eid Mubarak to you and all muslims worldwide.

Subject: Mosquitoes
From: Malaria
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Date Posted: 06:56:51 10/11/07 ()
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- Friday 28 September 2007.
Dear Editor,

Kindly allow space in your news outlet for an important issue of great concern to many people in Sierra Leone and abroad. I believe public health is extremely important because a healthy nation will produce more and a sick nation will produce less. Let me start with sanitation, which has been neglected by many of our governments. May be they saw the problem and turned away from it or they saw it as unsolvable one so it must not be tampered with in any way.

It is noted that mosquitoes helped saved Sierra Leone from white domination like it happened in Rhodesia and other places, there is a medal in their honor, but these same mosquitoes are now powerful and they have taken power from the elected leaders and servants. They have become so powerful that one can hear sick people groaning everywhere in the country. It is a shame for a quest to be greeted by mosquitoes in the heart of the capital city Freetown, but this is true and it has been that way for long especially during the dry season months.

The mosquitoes are pampered and encouraged to breed everywhere especially in Freetown where sanitation is extremely poor. The brooks, bays and market yards have become the luxury places for mosquitoes, rats, flies and many deadly pests especially during the dry seasons. The odor from these places is devastating and unbearable but human beings dwell with it because it is live with it or quit. How about the sewage in the cities? Those are the worst places because the filth piles up so high that the stagnant waters in them become the swimming pools for mosquitoes, cockroaches and rats. Does it cost much to clean those places and save lives or they are left so more people will die of malaria and other diseases so the population growth will balance? I believe it will cost less and money will be saved for other purposes.

In my next article I will talk about the deadly diseases of measles, cholera, cowpox, amoeboid dysentery and sleeping sickness mostly in the provinces. I find this subject an important issue because one third of the population in the provinces are dying of diseases that are no longer major problems to eradicate if government and the people make constant efforts. It is sad because in many areas people must live with it or die; drink contaminated water from dirty wells and from rivers or die of thirst. This is the time for all concerned Sierra Leoneans to point out some problems to the government so actions will be taken to solve them.

Thank you.
Sorie M. Jawara.
Washington D.C.
O9/28/07.

Subject: Re: Mosquitoes
From: Malaria
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Date Posted: 06:59:03 10/11/07 ()
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Subject: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: news
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Date Posted: 05:29:14 10/11/07 ()
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Welcome to the S.L.P.P. Forum
A Lesson in How to Reason -- for John Mannah
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Posted by Amidu Bayoh on October 11, 2007 at 02:56:22:

"While the articles of an interlectual like John Mannah ranks 15 among 82 articles by serious economists on socio-economic global issues, Mohamed Jalloh has never been able to write an article that can pass interlectual muster not to talk about consideration for ranking by a credible international organization." -- John Mannah

John Mannah, my advice to you is to stop disgracing yourself by constantly exposing your ignorance of English. The word "interlectual" does not exist in the English language. So, using it in an English sentence, as you did, not once, but twice in a single sentence, exposes your ignorance of English.

John Mannah, how can you claim to be an intellectual when you can't even correctly spell the word (intellectual)?

You have continued to expose yourself as an barely literate, rude, tribalistic, and malicious fraud who not only lies about his obviously poor education, but about the superior education and stellar achievements of other Sierra Leoneans like Mohamed Jalloh.

John Mannah, whether you like it or not, Mohamed Jalloh is a brilliant man. That is not by his own opinion but by the judgment of the top-notch universities in Africa and America where he studied as an undergraduate and graduate student respectively. For example, at the University of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Jalloh made history by becoming the first Sierra Leonean in the then 150-year history of Fourah Bay College to graduate with a honors degree in economics and accounting. (See the link below)

I was a fellow student of Mohamed Jalloh and it was an open secret that this was because both the Department of Economics and the Department of Accounting at Fourah Bay College had invited Mohamed Jalloh to their respective honors program based on his unprecedented academic performance as the best student in his economics and accounting classes throughout his FBC student days. The solution implemented by the two departments competing for Mohamed Jalloh resulted in Mohamed Jalloh becoming the first S/Leonean in the history of FBC to graduate with a combined honors degree in economics and accounting in 1978.

Is this the accomplished intellectual, whose many international honors include a listing in Marquis' "Who's Who in the World," as well as "Who's Who in Finance," that you -- a Washington, DC cab driver -- want to compare your general degree at FBC with, John Mannah?

Is there no limit to your illogic, John Mannah? How can you expect Mohamed Jalloh's articles, which contend that so-called credible international organizations, particularly the IMF and the World Bank, are not credible to praise those articles as passing their "interlectual muster?" Are you that retarded, John Mannah?

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Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 07:25:14 10/11/07 ()
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News, Mr Bayoh wrote this, "...an barely..". As a continual learner of the Queen's English, i believe and trust that the an and barely do not correspond. My tutor believes it should have been - 'a barely'. Let us stop this nonsense about writers syntax and grammar on the forums. We all know that we write with the minimum time we have and going over what you have written is time consuming. For time's sakes we all tdo err in what our tutors treach us.

Let us engage our ample time on more serious issues than the grammatical exactitudes of others.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Talk Sense
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Date Posted: 07:47:13 10/11/07 ()
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"Let us engage our ample time on more serious issues than the grammatical exactitudes of others."

Winstoin Kabia:

That is good advice except when the issue of grammar is made a central issue in the discussion.

That is exactly what happened when John Mannah claimed to be a superior expert in English. Let me quote for you what John Mannah wrote in ungrammatical English which, naturally, escaped his comnprehension: "You need to go learn how to construct proper English before coming to talk to superior people about education."

In that case, how can you addrress Mannah's claim to possessing "superior" knowledge of English without examining his "grammatical exactitudes?"

Talk sense, Winston Kabia.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 08:08:44 10/11/07 ()
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Why do you have to call my name when you aleready have my pen name? You will never stop!! Check this out: "...addrress Mannah's claim to possessing...". There is something wrong in this extract from your sentence. is that the correct spelling of - address?

Talk sense, you start looking at yourself before you look at others. Forget about this grammar and claim thing - if the man says he has PhD - and he masterly control the English Language - let him be - fools will die for want of wisdom. let me tell you somethign, i sometimes come down to the level of the most illiterates to understand them and they believe we are asll the same and so do i when i am with them. When I visit central europe, i go to the villages and try to push my ideas accommodating those of the indigenes. We all get on well and in our hearts we know who is who.

Talks sense, I want some constructive criticism from you now and not this about grammar and fraudulent claims.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Talk Sense
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Date Posted: 08:27:38 10/11/07 ()
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"Forget about this grammar and claim thing - if the man says he has PhD - and he masterly control the English Language - let him be ..."

Winsotn Kabia:

But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!" That is the point you keep missing, when you say "let him be.." Would you let someone be if he has committed fraud? Of course, not (but, again, you might -- since you support a party, the SLPP, that is notorious all over the world for its massive corruption).

Here at Cocorioko, I do not let frauds be. I challenge them to produce evidence of their claim and if they fail to provide it, or if they provide immaterial or non-credible evidence, I draw the appropriate conclusion about their fraudulent claim. That is exactly the process that John Mannah should be subjected to. If he claims that he is an expert in English, when he knows he is not, then it is clear that he has committed fraud.

To you, when someone commits fraud, as Manah has done, we should "let him be." Is it not how Salone was saddled with the worst government in our country's history -- when Tejan Kabbah who had already been found guilty of committing fraud at the Ministry of Trade and banned for life from holding public office in Salone, was "let be" and allowed to go on to repeat his corruption as president of Salone for 10 years of the worst corruption in the history of Salone?

Naturally, being a SLPP supporter, the near-destruction of Salone through fraudulent the fraudulent actions of your SLPP friends and/or fellow members should not be criticized. I beg to differ. As long as John Mannah claims falsely that he is an expert in English, those criticizing him should continue doing so. That would put him on notice that there will be consequences for his words and actions in the public arena -- a lesson that Kabbah was not taught by the people of SL: And look how he, and his like-minded sidekick, Solomon Berewa, your idol, used corruption to enrich themselves and destroyed the quality of life off millions of Saloneans in the process!

Never again, as the people of Salone have spoken. Big, or small, there will be no hiding place for corrupt Saloneans, be they SLPP or friends, or otherwise.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: DO YOU
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Date Posted: 08:48:25 10/11/07 ()
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"But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!"".

The above is your piece....The first sentence in your reply is gramatically full of CRAP..

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: YUK
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Date Posted: 11:20:50 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: yu_kamara@yahoo.com
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OKAY I have been reading and having fun but let me just step in here. Talking about grammatical blunders, Mr./Miss DO YOU, next time you want to quote a sentence with a quotation in it, remember to use single quotation marks for the inner quote and double quotation marks for the outer.

It should be like this: "But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have 'masterly control the English Language!'",

and not this: "But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!"".

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: ark
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Date Posted: 11:37:19 10/11/07 ()
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probably an omission. Don't you think?

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 08:58:00 10/11/07 ()
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"The first sentence in your reply is gramatically full of CRAP.."

Actually, your sentence above is ungrammatical, but you wouldn't be expected to know that now, would you?

I advise you to read the post earlier explaining the difference between a typo and fundamental ignorance of English grammar. It it does nothing else, it might cure you of your foul language.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: crap..
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Date Posted: 09:05:08 10/11/07 ()
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But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!"

The above should be corrected before you can correct somebody else....

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 09:12:20 10/11/07 ()
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Actually, you seem to have a problem even understanding what you write.

Check this out: "The above should be corrected before you can correct somebody else.... "

QUESTION: Why, then, did YOU not correct your ungrammatical sentence BEFORE correcting Talk Sense's sentence?

Can you see your failure to follow your own advice as conclusive proof that you don't understand what you write?

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Somtin Butu
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Date Posted: 09:43:34 10/11/07 ()
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Bo School Boy?

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: NO
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Date Posted: 10:30:04 10/11/07 ()
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Message:
NO!!!

Mohamed Jalloh.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 09:44:59 10/11/07 ()
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Yes siree!

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Belewa
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Date Posted: 09:24:14 10/11/07 ()
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"Can you see your failure to follow your own advice as conclusive proof that you don't understand what you write? -- Manners Maketh a Man

Nor men di fool SLPP batoliner. He can't even write a single sentence without making a mistake. Look at what he wrote just now, after writing nonsensical English before that -- "The above should be corrected before you can correct somebody else.... "

Is that English? Is "the above" in your sentence referring to "somebody?" What, then, is the reason for adding "else" to "somebody?" The correct sentence you should have used is:

"The above sentence should be corrected before you can correct somebody else's .... "

Pay close attention to beginning phrase and the end of the sentence that corrects your nonsensical sentence and you may yet learn how to write proper English.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: crap
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Date Posted: 09:29:56 10/11/07 ()
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keep on changing names MR IDLER mohdibo worrok.

The fact remains that your sentence is full of CRAP.

Take a look at it again: "But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!"".

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Belewa
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Date Posted: 09:43:37 10/11/07 ()
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Please stop assassinating the English language. Your latest sentence, like the others before it, is ungrammatical.

You clearly need help to address your multiple neuroses -- tribalism, hallucinations, blindness, rudeness, obsessive-compulsive behavior and a chronic inability to write (or understand) proper English.

Unfortunately for you, I have neither the time nor the expertise to help you. Good luck on your search.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: crap
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Date Posted: 09:17:35 10/11/07 ()
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stop talking to yourself.. using different monikers is a sign of IDLENESS jalloh...get to work.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 09:29:06 10/11/07 ()
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stick to the issues. spare us your hallucinations. better still, get out a good dictionary and try to learn the meanings of words you use.

And don't forget to read a good primer on English grammar. It could save you from public embarrasment -- at least that resulting from poor grammar, even if not from poor manners.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: crap
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Date Posted: 09:33:31 10/11/07 ()
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But John Manah's his writings prove that he does NOT have "masterly control the English Language!"

The above was your attempt to show off.

Does the sentence make any sense?

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 10:01:16 10/11/07 ()
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Your inability to understand English is seemingly chronic. repeating the same nonsense does not do anything other than confirm your diagnosis as a compulsive-obsessive maniac.

Is it any wonder that you are unable to write a single correct sentence in English after your first porous start? Once you are stuck in ungrammatical writing, you just stay there, repeating the same nonsense over and over again!

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Busted
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Date Posted: 11:41:13 10/11/07 ()
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You are full of S---.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Manners Maketh a Man
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Date Posted: 12:01:40 10/11/07 ()
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Manners, as we used to say in Bo, maketh a man. You should try cultivating some.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Candid Opinion
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Date Posted: 09:43:22 10/11/07 ()
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It sure doesnt.. but lets move on..

Especially when this all started with a correction of your correction, been corrected by the correcter..

He will irritate the ficks out of you..

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 08:42:35 10/11/07 ()
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I concede and will take leave away from the game. Cheers. Was just trying to divert attention to something more serious - but my probe is not working.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Talk Sense
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Date Posted: 08:50:56 10/11/07 ()
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"Was just trying to divert attention to something more serious - but my probe is not working."

Could that be because what you are "trying to divert attention to" is in fact something that is NOT serious?

My friend, as Emmerson says, those days when SLPP tiffman dem treated Salone like farm, for all kine tiffman, are gone! Now,m we go deal wit dem SLPP tiffman dem! Fraud, theft, and other forms of corruption will be dealt with in the new Salone -- whether you or your fellow SLPP cabal members like it or not!

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Apples to Oranges
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Date Posted: 07:34:55 10/11/07 ()
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Chez, let's not confuse a typo with a fundamental ignorance of English grammar. Bayoh's typo is easily recognizable as such because of his obvious mastery of the English language in the rest of his post. That is in stark contrast to the consecutive, pervasive and clearly fundamental ignorance of English demonstrated by John Manah in his writings.

You are attempting to use a typo by Bayoh to shield John Mannah from his amply demonstrated, fundamental inability to write proper English. In short, yours is a comparison between apples and oranges. There is no comparison, as you should know.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: FBC
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Date Posted: 06:36:46 10/11/07 ()
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"For example, at the University of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Jalloh made history by becoming the first Sierra Leonean in the then 150-year history of Fourah Bay College to graduate with a honors degree in economics and accounting. (See the link below)

news, i was one class behind Mohamed Jalloh at FBC. I can confirm that all that was said about him is true. there were only two FBC students in the honours accounting class in 1977 -- the other guy was a foreigner (i forget where he came from). There were also three other Sierra leoneans with Mohamed Jalloh in the honours economics class, including one lady, a Gambian called Mary Fowlis.

Mohamed Jalloh was the only one in the 5-person honours class in the entire Facutly of Economics and Social studies honours program that year who was enrolled in both the honours economics and honours accounting program.

Incidentally, Steve swarray, the NPRC's Governor of the Bank of Sierra leone had also been admitted in the honours economics program one year ahead of Mohamed Jalloh, his friend. He had not been invited to the honours accounting program.

As a matter of fact, the new APC minister of Finance, David Carew, who I remember was also a friend of Mohamed Jalloh at FBC, was one or two classes behind Moh'm. I do not remember if Carew became an honours accounting student, but I know that he was not invited to the honours economics class.

I hope that helps.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Correction
To: All
Date Posted: 07:12:48 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
FBC, you made a slight mistake. Mary Fowlis was not a Sierra Leonean. I know you said that in the next sentence, but when you said also that there were three other sierra leoneans, including Mary Fowlis, you gave the impression that she was also Sierra leonean.

The rest of your info is accurate.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 09:31:03 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Oh....wasted energy..

A beautiful thread derailed for want of.. " infinity, oblivion "..

Rotorata about who should correct who before correcting who.

What a freak show.

Subject: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC?
From: news
To: All
Date Posted: 09:53:02 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cache-mtc-ah10.proxy.aol.com at 64.12.117.202

Message:
Candid, inded, I was looking forward to learning what these former students and now heavyweights, Mohamed jalloh, Steve Swarray, and the new finance minister, david Carew, were like at FBC.

But, alas, in ademocracy like Cocorioko, you have to allow the freaks to have their sideshow. Let's ignore the roptorata and ask people who knew these guys to tell us about them

Subject: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Group for Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 02:34:50 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-141-170-249.range86-141.btcentralplus.com at 86.141.170.249

Message:
CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
The following information was added to the message board:

Name: The group for justice
E-Mail:
Subject: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
Body of Message:
Alpha Wurie, you were the minister of Education since Kabba took over the country. You left the UK just after you finished your PHD and you went to Sierra Leone with nothing other than your qualifications. You now own a property in the UK worth £1.5 million pounds sterling and not leones. Your family has been jetting around the world like millionaires. In fact you are a millionaire at the expense of the people of sierra Leone.
You even provide scholarship for your son to pursue further studies in the UK when so many Sierra Leoneans who deserved this assistance were not able to get. You were supposed to be the minister for all and not for your family. You drive a current registration number jeep in the UK and you even own another property in Swiss Cottage where only people with vast some of wealth can be found. That property is even worth more than that mentioned above (i.e. is the property in kent). The people of Sierra Leone are no fools even though you have taken them to be.
We now want you to do the decent thing and hand over all the wealth you stole from us. We will continue to give you this publicity until you act positively to our satisfaction. We will also get the Department of Home Office to help shop you to the sitting government in Sierra Leone. Please note that asylum will never be granted to your family because the Geneva Convetion will not protect you.
We therefore call on all Sierra Leoneans to come together and recover from Alpha all the sums stolen from us.
KABS WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THIS ISSUE?

Subject: let Make salone
From: Osman Daboh
To: All
Date Posted: 20:48:09 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: Daboh1@hotmail.com
Entered From: c17133.upc-c.chello.nl at 212.187.17.133

Message:
We the Sierra Leonean, We have to make the country wht do you think?, do you think usa and europe will come and make salone no we have to make it let me tell you about european the are helping making there countries, we the sierra leoneans we are damenge the country we have to stop doing bad thing to whour lovly salone pls brother and sister let come together and help make better salone. love you all, one day we will see who is the best ok. peace

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Salone Boy
To: All
Date Posted: 05:53:49 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: Saloneboy@hotmail.co.uk
Entered From: 5ac0eafa.bb.sky.com at 90.192.234.250

Message:
I will be contacting my local MP to see what can be done about these criminals and will be posting the outcome on this forum. Meanwhile if there is any one out there with a legal background and or connections you will be serving your country by offering some advice as to how we can get these guys to pay back what they have stolen and also ensure that they are shipped back to Sa Leone to answer for their crimes.

lastly lets not limit this to Alpha Wurie alone lets expose every TOM, DICK, and HARRY who has stolen our county's money and think they can come to the west and enjoy it!!!!!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 18:07:59 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096177.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.177

Message:
You guys are really idle! Frustration is eating into your nerves. You never did any worthwhile achievement in academia neither are you sure of your future that is why you have embarked on witch hunting!!!! You can never match wits with the likes of Alpha Wurie: Remember I don't know Wurie from Adam but I defend him because your allegations are based on a porous logical foundations. I assure you our government will not settle down for mediocre advice

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Group for Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 03:15:02 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host81-159-187-128.range81-159.btcentralplus.com at 81.159.187.128

Message:
Alimamy, for your information almost all our members are equally educated with quite a number of professionals amonsgt us. Our writings show the calibre of people in our group. We do not believe in personal attack but exposing the truth.

It does not bother us whether you know Alpha or not since this will have no bearing on our articles.
Also our members are independent hence the reason why we are able to write these sort of articles.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 18:46:53 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 89.240.205.30

Message:
Are you really Alpha Wurie or a beneficiary?

If you're not, why don't you waite and see.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: badroads
To: All
Date Posted: 12:20:18 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: nicoleconsult@hotmail.com
Entered From: 82-35-143-136.cable.ubr03.enfi.blueyonder.co.uk at 82.35.143.136

Message:
The man in charge of building our roads, Alhaji Kabbey is one of the biggest thief in Sierra Leone. I swear on my life that this guy has two houses I know of with underground car park in London's most expensive area. I was given the address of one of these properties by someone who was bonking his daughter. His son of 22 drives 4 wheels and he once smashed a laptop because it stalled when he was watching porno film.

When kabbey travels abroad, his children followed him and slept in very expensive hotels.

Also one of former president Kabba's henchman called fadday, if I spelt it correctly used to remit £1000- one thousand sterlings every month in a uk bank account for over three year period. The guy is a military man, also travel with Kabba. These are credible statement.

What we need to do to get these looted money back to our country is to form a committee with the view of exploring legal avenues in the diasporas UK,USAetc to mount legal suit such as in the case of former president of Zambia Fredick Chaluba and the Gabanese president who is currently facing possible court action for acquiring properties in France and elsewhere by using state funds.

Please note that there are now legal provisions in Europe to get this crooks return the stolen money back from where they stole it from. Our country need these monies urgently to help rebuild the nation. We must never relent as there is no greater service to ones nation than to stop those whose thieving and greed brought untold hardship to our people. Let's be serious with this.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Group For Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 03:41:41 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host81-159-187-128.range81-159.btcentralplus.com at 81.159.187.128

Message:

We welcome any evidence you may have. Please forward to groupforjustice@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 10:50:57 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Salone Boy..
I would advice against haste or a rush to judgement.

YOu do not want your citizens arrest to turn into vigilante justice or you been charged with Assualt.

When the man HAS BEEN found guilty.. If you bracket am nah peckam.. you have the whole salone cummunities permission to 3 foot him.. and put him in a suitcase, ship tru Robert Claire and write care of:
CID, pademba rd..

Until then.. we might need to post bail for you if you acousted the Wuries or any other peaceful london resident on a London/Kent St.

Its is only when they are declared criminals or fugitives in their own country or commit a crime in Britain that the British Government can act.
Until then, if you are caught taking pictures of the mans house, or demanding the keys to his car (salone property).. it constitute harrassment or stalking..

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Londoner
To: All
Date Posted: 15:05:34 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: 82-44-249-162.cable.ubr05.haye.blueyonder.co.uk at 82.44.249.162

Message:
Me fambul dem woona cam ooh! Candid Opinion deh kill me with laff!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Salone Boy
To: All
Date Posted: 12:25:55 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: saloneboy@hotmail.co.uk
Entered From: 5ac573f5.bb.sky.com at 90.197.115.245

Message:
Candid Opinion, that would be a small price to pay for my beloved country; others lost their lives when they dared speak. Besides I will not be short of volunteers to post bail for me:-) LOL

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Idris
To: All
Date Posted: 04:40:04 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 86.154.97.224

Message:
Kabs wkat have you got to say? We know you are outspoken so let us hear your opinion.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Tonyayei
To: All
Date Posted: 03:08:00 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: dh112.public.mod.uk at 82.109.66.148

Message:
This is an excellent piece of work done by the group of justice and i want to on behalf of all well meaning Sierra Leoneans to commend you for this.
Let us put up a united front to expose these robbers, make their lives a living hell and let the UK/EU/US authorities know about their evil deeds.
I honestly believe that these robbers who deprived innocent Sierra Leoneans of a decent living and sending them to their early graves will not go unpunished. God will smite them together with their offsprings and wives or partners.
Please let us present to this forum the pictures of the cars they drive and the houses they purchased with our monies.
God bless our beloved Sierra Leone

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 03:06:53 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-134-99-113.range86-134.btcentralplus.com at 86.134.99.113

Message:
Thank you 'The group for Justice'. At last we can all come together from our little corners to fight against the injustice done to our people by the myopic government of kabba.

More pressure will see Alpha Wurie and his likes concede and give back that which belongs to the people of Sierra Leone. I sometimes wonder how these relatives of these daylight robbers feel when they are amongst us in public?

There should be a 'CLEAN YOUR HABNDS CAMPAIGN'.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: john
To: All
Date Posted: 07:42:16 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 66.23.15.6

Message:
YOU SHOULD SHUT UP AND DON'T SAY A WORD YOU DOUBLE STANDARD IDIOT.ARE YOU NOT THE ONE WHO IS SUPPORTING AND JUSTIFYNG THE RIP-OFF SCHEME OF A CROOKED LEBANESE MAN LIKE WANZA,WHO BOUGHT A ROTTEN SO CALLED FAST BOAT FOR $200,000 AND IS ASKING THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE TO PAY HIM $5,500.000 FOR IT.SHAME.....SHAME YOU EVEN ATTACKED SOMEBODY IN THE FORUM WHO WAS CRITIZING THE DEAL.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 08:38:47 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-132-10-236.range86-132.btcentralplus.com at 86.132.10.236

Message:
You still do not know all the facts - Wanza also supplied a gun boat helicopter and other equipment. I will not descend to your level of telling me to 'SHUT UP' - I will rather use words like 'keep quiet' or something more tactful. John, it is not what a man eats that defines a man but what comes out of the man's mouth. On Wanza, let us give the community court the chance to explore the validity of his claim.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Pharisee
To: All
Date Posted: 08:46:04 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cache-dtc-ag14.proxy.aol.com at 205.188.117.142

Message:
"John, it is not what a man eats that defines a man but what comes out of the man's mouth."

Is this the same Chez who said we should ignore "comes out of [his fellow SLPP member, John Mannah's] mouth?"

Chez, it is clear, as John said, that you are guilty of using double standards -- one for your fellow SLPP members and another for the rest of Sierra Leoneans. That is a shame for a man who claims to have the interest of Sierra Leone at heart.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 09:23:11 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-132-10-236.range86-132.btcentralplus.com at 86.132.10.236

Message:
You misconstrue my statement in respect of John mannah's matter. See my posting to talk sense above:

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Posted by Chez Winakabs Europe on October 11, 2007 at 08:42:35:

In Reply to: Re: IS THIS TRUE ABOUT MOH'M JALLOH AT FBC? posted by Talk Sense on October 11, 2007 at 08:27:38:

I concede and will take leave away from the game. Cheers. Was just trying to divert attention to something more serious - but my probe is not working.
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No one is born perfect - I would love to be a perfect being but alas! I am human - but I try not to get too involved in this sort of 'standards talk' it carries ther undertones of a pull down syndrome.

Follow Ups:

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Pharisee
To: All
Date Posted: 09:57:39 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cache-mtc-ah10.proxy.aol.com at 64.12.117.202

Message:
You should read Talk Sense's reply. When someone claims to be superior in English, what is wrong with asking him to prove it through his writings

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Mammy Blessing
To: All
Date Posted: 05:02:10 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-151-202-41-6.ny325.east.verizon.net at 151.202.41.6

Message:
Thank you, Justice Group, for initiating this idea of exposing the corrupt ones who have misused their government positions for personal enrichment. This should not just be limited to Alpha Wurie, but to all corrupt bureaucrats at home and abroad, everywhere. Let's make this sort of banditry a very expensive proposition for the perpetrators and what better place for exposing these economic crimes than the FORUM OF PATRIOTS, right here at Cocorioko.
Also, let's be proactive with the current crop of politicians and bureaucratic heads of the new govt. If we suspect even a wisp of financial scandal, we owe it to the country to expose it before it's too late. This is not a partisan issue and I hope people will treat it seriously. I don't want the clowns amongst us to start making scurillous defamatory and uncorroborated attacks just to get back at perceived enemies. This will lay to tatters the credibility of the effort and end up being a disservice to an otherwise noble effort.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: ITK
To: All
Date Posted: 17:49:38 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 38.98.119.16

Message:
"I don't want the clowns amongst us to start making scurillous defamatory and uncorroborated attacks just to get back at perceived enemies. This will lay to tatters the credibility of the effort and end up being a disservice to an otherwise noble effort".

Mammy Blessing:

I think it is already too late. Just about everything I have read on this forum with respect to "alleged" theft or embezzlement by both named and unnamed officials can be encapsulated by your statement above. Let us not kid ourselves; we are not the loyal patriots we are making ourselves out to be; all of this noisy agitation and senseless mouthing of harsh words serves no useful purpose for our country.

I hate to say this, but what I have observed here on this issue only succeeds in reminding me that we are indeed a sad, if not cursed people. Several years ago, I read an account from the mid-18th century that reached the same conclusion about Sierra Leoneans, and declared the then-Sierra Leone a hell on earth. How unfair, I thought, at the time. Now I know better.

Fellow citizens, every day I visit this forum, I find ample evidence to confirm why I have lost faith in the ability of most of us to do what I would refer to as "the right thing;" that is, those things that are neither acts that are prescribed by law or force nor acts that we truly undertake out of "free will". Rather, these are the things one does solely because it is proper or right to do so (namely, actions taken on account of manners). For those of you who attended Bo School, this is what is meant by the motto "Manners Makyth Man" (at least, as envisioned by Bishop Wyekham, who made this motto famous).

It is encouraging, however, Mammy Blessing that you have spoken out against engaging in bad manners (in the context that I have discussed it above). But, as I have said, most of us simply cannot help ourselves when it comes to doing what is right. I only pray that God can help us from ourselves.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 18:22:08 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 89.240.205.30

Message:
I'm sorry to say that all you've said amounted to complete BULLSHIT.

If you don't want to get onboard on what well meaning Sierra Leoneans are trying to do perhaps you're a beneficiary of those embbezled funds, then keep off.

You have lost faith in your country so go away and don't try to be enemy of progress. All the people who had shown great interest in this issue, did so with caution and not trying to employ vigilante tactics as you perceived all they're pursuing is, ways and means of reclaiming back what is rightfully belong to our country just for hypocrites like to bombard them with your lack of national interest and understanding.

So my advice is, if you can't contribute meaningful ways of reclaiming back what belongs to us, then don't be an obstacle.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: ITK
To: All
Date Posted: 08:43:10 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 38.98.119.16

Message:
Eddie Grant:

You should try to emulate Mammy Blessing. Your foul-mouthed outburst and attitude were precisely what he spoke against. But first calm down and familiarize yourself with the motto: Manners Makyth Man". If you cannot engage your perceived opponents in a civil and meaningful way, then I am afraid that you are the obstacle (to the cause you so cavalierly discredit with you kuss kuss and unnecessary rage).

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 09:30:05 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 78.146.242.28

Message:
I don't see any rage or kuss kuss in my posting rather expressions of disappointment in your attempts to defame others who see it fit to expose those they beleive to be involved in mis-appropriation of our national institutions.

Anyway, the world is full of different creatures, some good and some bad, there's nothing one can do to change that. That good creatures are those who fights for freedom and faireness while the bad ones are those who,s thoughts are bent in vilyfying others when things are about to turn infavour of the deprived.

I will without hesitation include you in the category of the bad creatures for the following reason:

1. People like you who may have benefited in depriving others will never see any good in equal opportunity for all.
2. Once people like you are bent on taking what doesn't belong to you, you'll never feel any remorse even when your actions clearly sends others into their early deaths.

Your dissappointing statements of trying very hard to generalise all Sierra Leoneans as non-peaceful citizens speakes volume of your character.

I don't have enough time to waste with you.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: ITK
To: All
Date Posted: 12:25:22 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 38.98.119.16

Message:
Eddie Grant:

Obviously I am wasting my time trying to engage you in a civil or fruitful discussion. You post two epistles replete with wanton and unsubstantiated accusations, personal insults, and foul language-- and you have the audacity to talk about character.

Bra, you nor lek Salone pass me. Simmer down, and maybe we can all figure out how best to help her move forward.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: John troway palmine
To: All
Date Posted: 02:42:49 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: 224-64-ftth.onsneteindhoven.nl at 88.159.64.224

Message:
This is a brilliant exercise to fish out the bad seeds! I wholeheartedly support this move. This needs to be circulated around and photos of the said houses, Alpha Wurie owns in the UK must be published. Alpha Wurie and his wife know how to reap from the poor. Their laboratoty at Charlotte Street is so expensive that many people die because they cannot pay to test their stool, urine or blood there.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 05:06:15 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096177.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.177

Message:
Eventhough Alpha Wurie did not give me scholarship while I was on my way to one of europe's most outstanding universities I have no ill-feeling against him.Thank God! I am succesfully sailing through my Ph.D programme.

But allow me for all necessary purposes to say your piece is mere witch hunting! Alpha is an industrious man! He has an educated and focused wife and had investments even before taking up office in 1996. One principal example of his ventures is RAMSEY in Freetown. For those of you who know, this is the best chemical lab in the country contracted by all high profile NGOs. I am saying that proceeds from this venture are sufficient to buy him assets abroad. But this example serves as a pointer that his family is hardworking! Additionally, he hailed from a wealthy home! Please check his background! Young man, I have been envious of Wurie but really admire him because of his profound success in life. Being envious of him does not mean I should blackmail. I know he was equally corrupt but there is no way Ernest Koroma's regime can stay corrupt. Even your so called Justice group will milk the country once given the opportunity! In all parts of the world there is corruption! yah!!!!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 18:31:43 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 89.240.205.30

Message:
So what are you insenuating?

Should he go free because he had investments well before taking post? He has held a public position so will need to provide evidence of how suddenly his investment caterpulted to buying a £1.5million sterling and a lot more. We still need to prove that his current wealth has nothing to do with what he gained from his appointment as a government minister.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 19:36:17 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096177.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.177

Message:
I WILL KEEP DEBUNKING YOUR DETRACTIVE SUGGESTIONS AND WOULD SOON GO OVER THE AIR TO EXPRESS SERIOUSNESS OVER MY PIECE. YOU GUYS ARE UNPROGRESSIVE!!! THE COUNTRY SHOULD MOVE FORWARD AND NOT STAGNANT ON IRRELEVANT ISSUES: WE HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED POWER FROM A SINGLE DICTATORSHIP PARTY. BECAUSE OF UNDER PERFORMANCE SLPP WAS KICKED OUT! SO WE CAME TO WORK! I ASSURE YOU! THERE IS NO TIME FOR COMMISSION YAH!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 09:40:55 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 78.146.242.28

Message:
No one is asking for your time. What I don't understand is your attempts to distract the good people from doing good work. I wonder why you can't bear to waite and see where this will lead us to. If you've nothing to worry about, then you have nothing to loose. So be quiet.

Your ranting here indicate that you're a very jittery fellow fearing that this pursuance of accountabilty might expose your evil deeds.

By the way, are you part of the decision making panel in the present government? If no, then don't worry about the government's handling of this whole thing you have no reason to judge. When all the facts have been gathered, they will be relayed to the formidable Transition Team.

Me man, just keep quiet ok!..

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 05:15:11 10/13/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096246.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.246

Message:
the transition team is not a commision of inquiry. Dont get it wrong!!!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: ITK
To: All
Date Posted: 16:15:30 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 38.98.119.16

Message:
Eddie Grant:

But this is where you lose me. No-one is questioning your intentions/objectives (as I understand them). However, just from my reading of your last two postings, you don't seem to be practicing what you preach. You ask us not to to be prejudicial about the issue on the table, but you have already hung, drawn and quartered Alpha Wurie and, by your blanket statements,just about anyone else who happens to have served under the SLPP.

You talk about facts, but everything you have expressed about individuals, including Alpha Wurie,on this topic amounts to rank speculation and innuendo.

Man, take it easy. Sierra Leone has a system of laws and precedents to deal with criminal acts, including corruption. More importantly, it has a President who respects the parameters of those laws and precedents. Thus, he does not need Eddie to act as prosecutor,judge and jury on his behalf.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Eddie Grant
To: All
Date Posted: 16:54:35 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 78.146.242.28

Message:
"However, just from my reading of your last two postings, you don't seem to be practicing what you preach."

You're completely lost, what am I preaching?

Do you really understand what you read or write?

" No-one is questioning your intentions/objectives"

I'm just trying to point out inconstitencies in your crusade to vindicate those others believed to have involved in appropriating funds.

Like I said earlier, I will not gain any meaningful conversations with you so I refrain from talking to you from this point on.

Good night.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: ITK
To: All
Date Posted: 07:09:25 10/13/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 38.98.119.16

Message:
Eddie Grant:

Trying to understand you is truly exasperating. As an example I will highlight just one of your statements from above:

"I'm just trying to point out inconstitencies in your crusade to vindicate those others believed to have involved in (sic)appropriating funds".

Pray tell, what makes my responses to your prejudicial and speculative statements (such as the one I quote above) a crusade to vindicate anyone? In this one short sentence you provide ample evidence (a two-fer, as a matter of fact)of precisely what I am finding fault with-- (1) you confuse facts/evidence with rumour/speculation, and then proceed to make conclusory statements which are unsupportable; and (2)instead of letting your arguments speak for you, you engage in baseless accusations -- your standard one being if you disagree with my comments on alleged misappropriation under the SLPP, you must, ipso facto, be a beneficiary of the same.

Sorry to inform you pal, the revolution is over and you continue to shout useless slogans. You may want to listen to President Koroma's recent interview on the BBC, and you might just understand why you are only making empty noises on this issue.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 07:57:16 10/11/07 ()
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Pa Alimamy, you are missing the point here - however enterprising someone can be takes the efforts of a privileged position to gather that which others believe Dr. Wurie has amassed.

What do you mean by -

"I know he was equally corrupt but there is no way Ernest Koroma's regime can stay corrupt".

I believe you are an educated man as no institution will accept you to commence a wisdom programme if you have not the prerequisite. Are you saying Ernest is going to be corrupt or he will not? I believe that one can amass wealth without being corrupt. Profound wisdom comes into play when such happens. i will not tell you the secrets but to help the less unfortunate attain their fullest potential is richness in itself. I just got a brand new range rover given to me by someone I helped in the last ten years who is now a very wealthy character. he thinks I shun him and get angry with me. i accepted the vehicle because it is my kind of drive. I did not ask him but he knew my taste and offered to me a £72,000.00 vehicle. i get palm oil, fish, cassava leavers and other leaves, ogiri from Sierra leone everry month as gifts. if you treat people well you will recive riches in abundance. Not all will recognise you but the few who do will make you a happy man. the reason for the personal narrative is to show you that in this life you can abstain from abusing your office and still achieve greatness tha comes with honourability and nobility with wealth added.

Let the 'Group for Justice' accelerate their efforts and i pray we all support them - I do not believe in witch hunting.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Tonyayei
To: All
Date Posted: 06:51:50 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: dh112.public.mod.uk at 82.109.66.148

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Good to know that you are succesfully sailing through your Ph.D programme and truly wish you all the very best of luck. However, the proceeds from RAMSEY may be sufficient to purchase a house in the UK but not to the tune of £ 1.5 Million if this is genuinely what the house cost. I appreciate this is an affluent family but he has been the longest serving Edu. Minister and it seems to me that he must have something under his sleeve for leaving the shores of Sierra Leone unceremoniously. Mind you nobody is envious of his achievements and it is also true that he is hardworking, from a wealthy heritage of affluence and social position and has a focused wife but that mustn't excuse his thieving improprieties.
You sounded a little pessimistic in your last 2 sentences. My brother, you are in Europe and enjoying all the basic amenities which is so lacking in our sweet Sa lone because of the kind of despicable corruption. No form of corruption is justifiable and measures should be put in place to manage it. Let me give you fun: A Nigerian Minister visited the Uk and was invited over for lunch by his British counterpart at his mansion. On arrival the Nigerian Minister was so impressed by the breathtaking view and he hastened to ask how the British Minister funded the project. The Minister smiled pointing to the newly constructed channel tunnel, that project partly funded this. After the visit, the Nigerian Minister invited his counterpart back to Nigeria. On arrival the British Minister was out of breath, struggling to ask how did you fund all of this. The Nigerian laughed as though he had just won a £ 50 million Lotto, pointing to that bridge but there was no bridge. Then the British Minister asked which one? It was a project that he received money for to construct a bridge which he never even laid the foundation for and all of the money was used to fund his lavish life style depriving the nation.
Alpha Wurie is by no means the only robber in Sierra Leone and would love to expose all of them for they have done a gargantuan damage to that nation. What we are doing on this forum is a good start, so that when you point to a bridge, it will be there and doesn't matter what was personnaly gained from constructing it.
Stay well and long live the people of Sierra Leone.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Proof is in the Pudding
To: All
Date Posted: 06:46:14 10/11/07 ()
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"But allow me for all necessary purposes to say your piece is mere witch hunting! Alpha is an industrious man!" -- John troway palmine

If "Alpha is an industrious man" then he should have no problem proving it to an APC commission of enquiry. What you call witch hunting, the people of Salone call ACCOUNTABILITY.

I say, let the commissions of enquiry begin now!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: nico
To: All
Date Posted: 12:28:10 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: nicoleconsult@hotmail.com
Entered From: 82-35-143-136.cable.ubr03.enfi.blueyonder.co.uk at 82.35.143.136

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I agreed, let the investigation begin now. Those who did not steel, should not be afraid. Rightmanded people should not be intimidated by the charges of witch-hunting. We need accountability, without which there is no need for a responsible government. The people voted for accountability and the rule of law.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The group for justice
To: All
Date Posted: 06:44:14 10/11/07 ()
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I challenge your assertions for the following reasons:

1. This is no witch-hunt but factual. It is evident that people would claim witch-hunt when things don’t go their way.
2. You cannot tell our members about his wife Mrs Wurie (Mammy Aye) whom they know very well even prior to her marriage to Alpha Wurrie.
3. A good proportion of our members are equally educated and successful so there is no reason for witch-hunt. In fact people like you are even given us the determination to prove to Sierra Leoneans that his wealth is not from Ramsays.
4. Alpha had it all planned by incorporating ‘Ramsay’ in order to enable them to still the wealth of Sierra Leone.
5. We have people who are ready to prove that his accumulation of wealth stems from the fact that he breached his fiduciary duties as a minister of education. So we know what we are talking about.
6. We can also tell you that given the value of the leones over the years the proceeds of that business would not have been enough for them to accumulate such wealth. We would ensure that the time the properties were purchased and Ramsay’s books of accounts be investigated as this will prove our points.
7. We challenge them to produce Ramsay’s accounts and all the documents of his properties for verification to show that such accumulation of wealth did not points to the fact that it w

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 14:38:58 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096177.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.177

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SO called Group of Justice! Please be advised to concentrate on issues that are developmental now that our party is in power. Remember the APC is faced with an arduous task of propelling the nation to the epitome of development. In my view, your suggestion of a commission of inquiries would drift backward the development plans of HE the president! Let us all focus on how to forge ahead and let sleeping dogs lie. I see you are overly envious of our learned friend Alpha Wurie. By the way fiduciary duties in the context of corporate governance entails loyalty, care and disclosure. There is no way you can say he had not displayed these duties bearing in mind the enrollment rate in schools and colleges. I rather advice all well meaning Sierra Leoneans to slash your unsubstantiated claims. WE HAVE NO TIME FOR WITCH HUNTING YAH!

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Group for Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 02:52:35 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
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"By the way fiduciary duties in the context of corporate governance entails loyalty, care and disclosure. There is no way you can say he had not displayed these duties bearing in mind the enrollment rate in schools and colleges. I rather advice all well meaning Sierra Leoneans to slash your unsubstantiated claims"

You have now changed your style of writing by suggesting that we concentrate on "issues that are developmental" instead of bringing this man to justice. Obviously we all want development and this is one way of developing the country. You also mentioned about displaying loyalty, care and disclosure but what you fail to highlight is his 'honesty' which clearly he is in breach of and this is the core of the article.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Group for Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 06:47:03 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
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I challenge your assertions for the following reasons:

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: Salone boy
To: All
Date Posted: 06:16:27 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: 224-64-ftth.onsneteindhoven.nl at 88.159.64.224

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RAMSEY IS NOT FOR THE POR. ITS CLIENTS ARE ALL FROM THE RICH. MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE EXORBITANT PRICE, RAMSEY IS CHARGING FOR ITS SERVICES.
AD WURIE GOT HIS MONEY FROM POLITICS. HE WAS ONCE A CHIRMAN FOR SEVERAL PARASTATTALS IN THE COUNTRY DURING THE STEVENS ERA.
TO SAY THAT ALPHA WURIE'S WEALTH IS FROM HIS HARD EARNED LABOUR, THEN YOU SHOULD EQUALLY SAY THAT THE LATE JAMIL SAHID GOT HIS MONEY THROUGH LABOUR.
IT IS ONLY POLITICS THAT HAVE MADE THE WURIES RICH. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE WURIE TO AMMASSS GREAT WEALTH FROM RAMSEY AS IT OPERATES IN A DECVELOPING COUNTRIES WHERE THE INCOME OF THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE ARE MEAGRE.
ALIMAMY TURAY IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO ADMIRE SOMEONE WHO IS A DECEIVER AND A POLITICAL THIEF.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The Group for Justice
To: All
Date Posted: 02:58:33 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
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Well said.

Subject: Re: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: net cop
To: All
Date Posted: 16:15:33 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: netcop@yahoo.com
Entered From: c-71-224-131-184.hsd1.nj.comcast.net at 71.224.131.184

Message:
I think people need to start posting credible evidence on here. we just make these accusations about people on here. if there is credible evidence that alpha wurie or any politician in salone alive from the start of th ecountry stole form the peoples stashes and they stay here i would be the first to make few phone calls to congress. i am anindependent thinker. not apc or slpp. not republican o rdemocrat neither am i labor or conservative. but i belive in justice as long as the facts and the proof is there.

Subject: Log-in Name: Bai Bureh
From: UK5
To: All
Date Posted: 01:58:43 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: unikad5@yahoo.com
Entered From: at 82.99.234.220

Message:
Please send me an e-mail. If not, you can send me your phone number. Need to contact you in person.

Subject: Re: Log-in Name: Bai Bureh
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 04:02:15 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: dator6071.161.gbgsd.se at 62.88.181.216

Message:
Ha ha ha! So we have finally found each other out! It is a small world out here.Anyway I hope there are no hard feelings.I knew it was you from day one of your coming to this forum. For me, before I send you the info you requested, let me give you clues so as to help you guess who am I.

1)Calabatown
2)Reggae music
3)Indian movies-Fave hero in those days Amitabh and now Shahrukh Khan
4)Brewah connection
5)Kissy
6)Late Abdul 'coward' connection
7)Temne and muslim

Put these pieces together and make your first guess.

Subject: Re: Log-in Name: Bai Bureh
From: UK5
To: All
Date Posted: 05:15:46 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 82.99.234.52

Message:
Know what! I am now in the office with so much work to do, but I just can't think straight. Yet, I know you should be just too close. You must have left out the 'James Hardley Chase' connection. Hi, what can I do? Can't spell out your name in the net, can I. I can risk giving you my e-mail or phone number? Just want to clear this thing out. Sorry man, I heard Abdul die while performing operation. His name lately was Jah Pro! Come on Man! Been so thirsty to jam with original Calaba Town man, just wish you can give it to me straight!

Subject: Re: Log-in Name: Bai Bureh
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 06:57:28 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: dator5987.161.gbgsd.se at 62.88.181.132

Message:
Yeah you are damn right, the James Hadley Chase connection which I left out deliberately so as not to make myself just another sucker by selling out to you! I don't want you to think I have a soft centre! Man so you are still alive! Thanks to Allah! I beleive we last saw each other in 1992 or so at my former place in Kissy.
You can reach me at
ishfa2000@yahoo.com. I am waiting as I am online doing some work too.I am also so excited to interact once again with an old Calabatonian colleague.

Subject: Re: Log-in Name: Bai Bureh
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 08:53:00 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Ok.. you 2 kabala town pansies can go kiss and make up offline..

What sappyness, this early in the morning.. almost amke me want to reach for snuff..

Subject: Koroma's Sierra Leone: Rising to a Generation of National Ch
From: Kenday S. Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 01:23:27 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: kkama002@waldenu.edu
Entered From: 72-165-229-187.dia.static.qwest.net at 72.165.229.187

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The corruption threat is the defining challenge of President Ernest Bai Koroma's Sierra Leone and is indicative of a range of national realities. It is proverbial to the point of cliché to talk about how much Sierra Leone has been destroyed by customary corruption. Koroma made a dramatic swearing-in vow "to adopt zero tolerance on corruption, after officials declared him the winner of a tense run-off election" (www.wtopnews.com) and it is hoped he is going to take action to follow through with that vow. With the tools of national power Koroma has, what is interesting is not how difficult it could be a challenge for him to address corruption but to what lengths he could use his power and influence to confront corruption.

>>> Read entire article at www.worldpress.org

Subject: Re: Koroma's Sierra Leone: Rising to a Generation of National Ch
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 02:00:18 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

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For those who may experinece some difficulty in downloading Kenday S. Kamara uprising modern management consultant and an emerging specialist in leadership and organizational change:

Sierra Leone: Under NEW leadership/ Management - by Kenday S. Kamara!

http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/2957.cfm

Koroma's Sierra Leone: Rising to a Generation of National Challenges
Kenday S. Kamara, October 10, 2007

Newly elected Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma (left) shakes hands with outgoing leader Ahmad Tejan Kabbah on Sept. 17 in Freetown. (Photo: STR / AFP-Getty Images)
Under New Leadership
Over five years after the civil war officially ended, Sierra Leone is as underdeveloped and corrupted as it has been at any point in the last 40 years. But with the new leadership of the democratically elected President Ernest Bai Koroma, Sierra Leoneans and the international community see the dawn of a new beginning for the country.
As the people resoundingly confirmed Koroma as president, Koroma pledged a "zero-tolerance" strategy against corruption—a pledge seen as a marvelous source of confidence and reassurance concerning the future. The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, praised the peaceful manner the elections were conducted, assuring continuing EU support for the war-weary West African country. In a press statement, United States government spokesperson Sean McCormark also congratulated the people of Sierra Leone, "the Independent National Electoral Commission, led by Christiana Thorpe, and Sierra Leone's security services for their impartial efforts to ensure that the people could vote free from intimidation in a transparent and fair process" (www.state.gov). On her reaction to the election results, Yasmin Jusu-Sheriff, first vice president of the Mano River Women's Peace Movement, told Voice of America English to Africa Service reporter Joe De Capua "that the elections have brought a renewed sense of hope … [as] everybody in the country was looking forward to a fresh start" (www.voanews.com).
Koroma now has to get to work immediately to begin crafting legislation specifically designed to establish his zero-tolerance strategy against corruption. And as he gets to work, he has to recognize that any successful policy against corruption must be grounded in reality and that much of any government's approach against corruption stems from treating corruption as a treasonable felony against the people that should be dealt with the full penalty of the law governing treasonable offenses.
The dawn of this new era is testimony to the truth that the people who have had increasing doubts about the country's direction under the previous regime of former President Tejan Kabbah and the country's continual underdevelopment and "misuse of aid money" (www.ft.com) after many years the war ended is the one thing that emboldened Sierra Leoneans to vote out the Sierra Leone People's Party (S.L.P.P.). Sierra Leoneans are convinced the country needs new thinking on national development policy and a zero-tolerance strategy that can address corruption and its damaging effects—not around a particular political camp or tribal sympathies but around a shared understanding of how to meet a generation of challenges.
A Generation's Legacy of Heroism
Sierra Leone's challenges today are daunting. They include a generation of widespread corruption, a bungling and incompetent civil service, and partisan political networks made even more menacing by the threat of ethnic confrontations. AIDS and potential new pandemics also threaten the people. It is easy to understand why Sierra Leoneans feel so much emboldened and wound up to reject the S.L.P.P. and former Vice President Solomon Berewa, who squandered gained opportunities following the end of the country's brutal conflict.
Yet although Sierra Leone faces fundamentally different issues today, it has a history of rising to meet even greater challenges. Indeed, Sierra Leoneans need not look to ancient history, but only to the courage and determination of great heroes like Bai Bureh, Alimamy Suluku, Haidara Kontorfilli, Isaac T. A. Wallace-Johnson, Constance Agatha Cummings-John, Eustace Taylor-Cummings, Sir Milton Margai, among others, to see a stark contrast with the irresponsible and catastrophic leadership that defined the stewardship of Kabbah and Berewa. Just over 100 years ago, Sierra Leone was a colony under the British Empire. The outcome of this status was clear. It took away the dignity of all Sierra Leoneans and the country's natural resources were systematically converted to British use.
As such, Bai Bureh resisted the house tax because "he did not believe the Sierra Leonean people had a duty to pay taxes to foreigners, and he wanted all British to return to Britain and let the Sierra Leoneans solve their own problems" (en.wikipedia.org). Alimamy Suluku, the great Limba leader, managed to have his way against the British occupiers in the 1890's through political strategy alone, thus maintaining a thriving Limba territory. Haidara Kontorfilli's charisma as an Islamic religious reformer and an anti-colonialist fed well into the cause of the rural masses. Isaac T. A. Wallace-Johnson's ardent patriotism got him to work untiringly for unity and the rights of the common man. Constance Agatha Cummings-John's " strong commitment to the ideals of justice and fair play [inspired] her active participation in the political struggle for national emancipation" (www.sierra-leone.org). Notable also, was Eustace Taylor-Cummings' "contribution to the medical service as a doctor, to civic duties as mayor, and to fostering education in Sierra Leone" (www.sierra-leone.org). As well, Sir Milton Margai pioneered social welfare and hygiene education in remote areas in the Colonial Medical Service and demonstrated exceptional leadership as Sierra Leone's first prime minister.
And it was not just these great heroes who were decisive. In the 1950's, Sierra Leoneans enlisted to work to build roads, schools, and hospitals. Together with the leaders of the new independent Sierra Leone, they built this country's prosperity in the early 1960's and fueled a sense of optimism. Although this period of prosperity was short-lived because upon the death of Prime Minister Milton Margai subsequent governments pursued policies that led the country to an economic impoverishment that matched their moral vacuum, the new leadership of Koroma and the people can draw strength from the great accomplishments of these great heroes to rebuild their country.
A Generation of Challenges
Today, the nation's attention is focused on corruption. All Sierra Leoneans want to see decisive steps taken to end corruption. But using band-aid measures as those presented by a politically predisposed Anticorruption Commission under Kabbah have only presented graver risks to Sierra Leone's sustained development. The persistence of corruption in government and the private sector has continued to wreck the nation. Government corruption has condoned the inefficiency of civil servants. A national disaster could again ensue, perhaps even causing another civil war under far worse circumstances if nothing is seriously done by Koroma's leadership to address this issue of corruption. While there is no guarantee that the new zero-tolerance strategy proclaimed by Koroma himself will be seriously pursued, the fact remains that the stakes are too high and the potential fallout too great to have another president in this war-weary country being soft on corruption and being flexible with a lazy, corrupt, and inefficient civil service that does not do its work.
Many Sierra Leoneans still fail to understand fully the extent of the damaging consequences of corruption, specifically by those public officials who are doing things that deprive the nation and communities of essential services and the progressive development of Sierra Leone. Understandably, the nation tends to shy away from using capital punishment for corruption crimes. People think in terms of the death penalty being seen as "the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment. It violates the right to life. It is irrevocable and can be inflicted on the innocent. It has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments" (web.amnesty.org). Yet, corruption crimes are catastrophic and are causing the deaths of thousands of Sierra Leoneans, including pregnant women and children, who are starving and are deprived of well-equipped hospitals and good roads and dependable means of land and water transportation. Corruption crimes are more catastrophic than the actions of soldiers such as Brig. Hassan Conteh, Maj. Kula Samba, and Col. Abdul Karim Sesay, who were condemned to die because they served in the junta government of Lt. Col. Johnny Paul Koroma. Unconscionable corruption has one goal: to institutionalize corruption where only the very few would continue to thrive while destroying Sierra Leone as a nation and rather have the majority of the people live in abject poverty. This plan sounds grossly selfish and treasonable, and it is. But it is no more irrational than the policies pursued by Corporal Sankoh's R.U.F. war machine in the 1990's, and Captain Strasser's military overthrow of President Joseph Momoh's regime in April 1994, and Lieutenant Colonel Koroma's junta rule in 1997. And the threat corruption poses against the survival of Sierra Leone as a nation is just as real.
In the current state of affairs in Sierra Leone, the balance of forces is not nearly as close as during Corporal Sankoh's blitz and at the critical points during Captain Strasser and Lieutenant Colonel Koroma's military coups. There is no comparison between the presidential power and influence of the democratically elected Ernest Bai Koroma today and those of the corrupt officials that threaten the survivability of the nation. Perhaps most important is the incredible patience of the people and their unmatched resilience to suffer pain as keenly depicted in Emerson's "Borbor Pain" track in his 2-Foot Arata album that now needs to be appreciated. Today's corruption damages are fundamentally different from those Sierra Leoneans grew used to confronting during Corporal Sankoh, Captain Strasser and Lieutenant Colonel Koroma's onslaughts. Corruption destroys the very essence of nationhood. Corruption systematically distorts the national character reinforcing the stunted development of Sierra Leone. Hospitals and schools are rendered ill equipped and desolate not by rocket-propelled grenades but by government graft. Corrupt officials are protected instead of punished. They scramble for public office not as a strategic need to serve but as an offensive platform for illegally stealing the national assets of the people. The United Nations' secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, recently added his voice to this debate with a disapproving revelation of how much Africa is losing because of corruption stating, "Every year Africa loses $148 billion dollars because of corruption. This was reported by the United Nations Organization and the World Bank, which launched a Joint Stolen Assets Recovery Initiative (STAR) to retrieve the money illegally subtracted from the people. And according to the World Bank, corrupt politicians and administrators in poor countries pocket between $20 and $40 billion dollars; a sum equivalent to 40 percent of the funds these countries receive in aid from developed countries" (www.fides.org).
The corruption threat is the defining challenge of President Ernest Bai Koroma's Sierra Leone and is indicative of a range of national realities. It is proverbial to the point of cliché to talk about how much Sierra Leone has been destroyed by customary corruption. Koroma made a dramatic swearing-in vow "to adopt zero tolerance on corruption, after officials declared him the winner of a tense run-off election" (www.wtopnews.com) and it is hoped he is going to take action to follow through with that vow. With the tools of national power Koroma has, what is interesting is not how difficult it could be a challenge for him to address corruption but to what lengths he could use his power and influence to confront corruption. While the Anticorruption Commission (A.C.C.) is an excellent concept to deal with corruption, its actions against corrupt practices remain undesirable. Even with opportunities provided by the end of the war five years ago, the government of former President Kabbah proved dangerously irresponsible to the point of justifying the military takeover of Lieutenant Colonel Koroma in April 1997. The A.C.C. instrument against national corruption was created not only with the support of foreign development assistance but also with the support of the office of the president. The difficulties of the A.C.C., along with disturbing gaps in Kabbah's leadership, however, are well known. A growing number of experts question whether Sierra Leone has the capacity to meet various national challenges, ranging from poor performing government departments to the widespread acceptance of facilitation payments (bribes) by public officials. And while Kabbah's government has stood incapable in the face of patent corruption in his government and has been unable to address the inefficiencies of the ministries of his cabinet ministers, President Ernest Bai Koroma's vow "to adopt zero tolerance on corruption" has to be seen in actions rather than mere words. This can be possible if Koroma could be that strong president to cleverly use his tools of national power including the "certificate of emergency" leverage over parliament he referred to in an interview with Financial Times West Africa correspondent Mathew Green (www.ft.com) to extend the mandate of the Anticorruption Commission with a top leadership team of "foreign veteran legal expatriates" to establish the supreme independence of the A.C.C. with the ultimate power to investigate and prosecute crimes of corruption as treasonable offenses.
While the thorny issue of corruption dominates political rhetoric, Sierra Leoneans cannot let the resounding victory of Koroma and the new political dynamics drive them to be complacent with the new leadership to repeat mistakes previous presidents have made at perilous moments of mistrust and misgiving about their roles against working to end corruption. In several regimes in the last several decades, following the death of Prime Minister Margai and the end of the civil war in 2002, Sierra Leoneans became left out. Today, among Sierra Leone's main challenges are a broken down civil service and systemic corruption that developed while Sierra Leoneans do not seem to care anymore about what their leaders and their public servants are up to. Whether or not Koroma's zero-tolerance vow is followed through, Sierra Leoneans need to be prepared to deal not only with the great effort against corruption but with a generation of challenges that go far beyond any single leadership or regime.
The people need to engage in a candid debate about what policies and what sacrifices will ensure a zero-corruption Sierra Leone and a prospering nation. As was observed in the All People's Congress (A.P.C.) manifesto used to win the 2007 parliamentary and presidential elections, "In every nation today, the principles of transparency and accountability and the elimination of corrupt practices are generally recognized as indispensable attributes for good governance." An A.P.C. government should therefore work "to ensure the strict adherence to these principles and practices," and if it sincerely subjects itself "to an African Peer Review Mechanism (A.P.R.M.) and any other international benchmarks" as it also stated in its manifesto, the better (apcparty.org). Koroma's A.P.C. thus needs to take further action if Sierra Leone is to be cleansed of corruption and if his leadership is to build a safe nation, with peace, prosperity, freedom, and dignity. Confronting the forces of corruption will be controversial, and Koroma will be strongly resisted because it will require dramatic changes to the corruption status quo. Kabbah's S.L.P.P. has been voted out for being incompetent and inadequate, and the structure that its policies and operations were created to address are no longer supported by the mandate of the people. Koroma cannot therefore remain mired in the inept structure of the rejected S.L.P.P. administration.
Change can be convoluted in and of itself. And it is unusually hard to beckon the will necessary to set a new course in a country that has lived through generations of corrupt regimes. Look at how badly former President Siaka Steven perfected a culture of kleptocracy grounded on his famous political maxim of "oosie den tie cow nar dae ee dae eat gras," meaning by way of condoning corruption that a "cow grazes where it is tied to graze." Former President Momoh was known for "implementing policies that only served to further exacerbate Sierra Leone's economic situation" (www.britannica.com). Corruption in Kabbah's government was even reported to be on a massive scale enough to dwarf corruption in all previous governments. "Government ministers are allowed to run corrupt syndicates in their ministries with impunity the worst examples being the Minister of Lands Bobson Sesay, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Sama Mondeh, and Minister of Finance John Benjamin. They have starved the country of numerous projects by demanding huge bribes up front, by refusing to woo investors maintaining on more than one occasion that they don't invite investors or do not participate in private projects, or tell investors that the projects they plan to execute should be scaled back" (www.peepsierraleone.com).
Change will call for sacrifice from the people. And Sierra Leoneans seem ready for the challenge. "The clear message of Sierra Leoneans to the S.L.P.P. government of President Tejan Kabbah, which spent 10 years in power and have nothing to show for it, except [the personal wealth of] members of the cronies club and the corrupt ministers serving in the government" (www.peepsierraleone.com) speaks volumes about Sierra Leoneans being ready for the challenge.
Revitalizing the Military
First, to maintain a focused presidential leadership in Sierra Leone, President Koroma must immediately begin to work to revitalize the military. A disciplined and well catered for military is, more than anything, necessary to sustain peace and stability. Unfortunately, the army has made repeated attempts to disrupt the democratic process.
Koroma must use this moment both to rebuild the military and to prepare it for nation building programs. Koroma should commit to spending a sizable percent of the G.D.P. on the military. As commander in chief, Koroma must retain and/or recall to duty the very best military leaders and invest in their capacity to succeed in recruiting and training the very best servicemen and women. That also means providing the military with first-rate equipment, incentives, and more training in other critical skills. The military will have to rebuild some capabilities and transform others. Enhancing the military will not be enough. As commander-in-chief, Koroma must also use the military wisely during this peacetime engaging them with nation building programs, and having the military participate in stability and reconstruction operations.
Koroma must also consider officially dismantling the Kamajor militia, taking advantage of the peace dividend from the end of the civil war. Dismantling the Kamajor militia in order to eliminate perceived rivalry with the official national army underpins national stability.
Fixing the Energy Problem
Second, Koroma must work to fix the energy problem. This means making sure that power supplies are not rationed and the country is with power at all times. Sierra Leoneans are using about 27 percent of the energy supply to power the economy. Sierra Leone's economic strength depends on providing a regular supply of electricity to the homes and businesses of Sierra Leoneans—moving past symbolic measures to produce as much energy as Sierra Leoneans use. It should not take time to fix the energy problem. With the right resolve, Koroma's administration could quickly fix Sierra Leoneans' vulnerability to power shutoffs by a poorly managed National Power Authority. At the same time, having a sensible energy supply policy Sierra Leoneans may well be able to help reduce global warming by controlling the greenhouse gas emissions made worse by the use of imported generators known in local parlance as "Kabbah Tigers" seen everywhere in Freetown and in towns and villages.
Regular energy supplies will require technology that is not antiquated. It will also mean increasing the domestic energy production with more oil, more renewable energy sources, and a fuller exploitation of the country's hydropower by the president himself micro managing the ultimate completion of the Bumbuna Hydro project. Privatizing the National Power Authority may be required to have a motivated and capable management staff able to organize additional and alternative sources of energy. Koroma needs to pursue a pioneering energy supply initiative—an energy modernization, so to speak. It will be an initiative to provide a regular supply of electricity on a national scale. It will be good for the economy.
Making Use of Civilian Capabilities
Third, Sierra Leoneans need also to direct their civilian capabilities to contribute to building the infrastructure of their nation and uphold the rule of law and promote cooperation with their democratic leaders. Since the end of the civil conflict, Sierra Leone has created capabilities and structures—such as the Office of National Security, the National Revenue Authority, and the Institutional Reform and Capacity Building Project—to meet the challenges of a nation that has been methodically misled by false political prophets. Koroma can make better use of these structures and Sierra Leone will be better off with bureaucratic boundaries that are undermining civilian effectiveness torn down. Unity among Sierra Leone's national civilian resources is needed where clear leadership and clear line of authority will help to integrate the civilian instruments into coherent, timely, and effective operations. Efficient management of development programs is lacking. As a result, it has been difficult to coordinate the bringing of health care and schools to many areas. And guess where Corporal Sankoh got his ragtag army to wage war against the government of Momoh? Likewise, the reputation of Corporal Sankoh's R.U.F. in the early years of the war should be no surprise given that when he entered Sierra Leone through Liberia he "enjoyed the sympathy of Sierra Leonean migrant workers who have had to migrate to make a living in Liberia some of whom joined [his rebellion] to start what he described as a liberation campaign" (www.sierra-leone.org).
The culture of civilian agencies has to change. Civilian approaches have to be task-based. Joint strategies and joint operations to mobilize all areas of Sierra Leone's national resources are required. Civilian agencies should be organized along common provincial boundaries. Their performance should be evaluated according to their success in promoting sustainable development programs and building the fundamentals of democracy in their respective regions.
Contract for Prosperity and Progress
The challenges Sierra Leone now faces—especially corruption, tribalism, and the lack of development—require national networks of intelligence and law enforcement. Koroma should also look for new ways to strengthen N.G.O. cooperation and partnerships with responsible actors to confront the country's challenges. In no area is presidential leadership more important and more urgently needed than championing the fight against corruption. Today, Sierra Leone is facing a demographic crisis: over half the population there is not educated, and the G.D.P. of the nation remains lower than most countries in Africa. Sierra Leone is over dependent on mineral exploitation with no emphasis placed on large-scale agriculture of commodity products, industrial development, and sustainable investments, and an efficiently coordinated tax and revenue collection regime. A growing population and lack of jobs create fertile ground for rebels against the established order. Undertaking broad development programs will show the new administration's deep understanding that inheriting a war-free country depend on far more than the strength of the military or militia action. The situation Sierra Leone faces today is dramatically different from the one faced in the wake of the rebel war. It therefore requires more political attention and resolve.
Now elected, Ernest Bai Koroma's first acts as president should be to create a national strategy to support the fight against corruption and to push the need to build the infrastructure. It is envisioned that such a national strategy would lead to a "Contract with Sierra Leone for Prosperity and Progress": a strategy of progressive engagement that would assemble resources from wherever and use them to support public schools, microcredit and banking, the rule of law, human rights, basic health care, free-market policies, and national cleaning programs in a modernizing Sierra Leone. Resources could be drawn from public and private institutions and from volunteers and nongovernmental organizations. A critical part of this effort would involve creating new development and economic opportunities. Parliament must give the president the support to move forward with these efforts.
For Koroma to think that by merely closing his eyes and hoping that corruption will go away is not an acceptable solution. Good governance advocacy action alone cannot change the hearts and minds of the most corrupt elements in government and the private sector. In the end, only a strong and uncompromising presidency can defeat these corrupt elements. But Sierra Leoneans must work with the president. The consequences of not supporting him to fight corruption are again simply unacceptable.
Moving Beyond the Failures of the S.L.P.P.
The generation of challenges Sierra Leone faces may seem daunting. Yet confronting challenges had made heroes of historic patriots like Bai Bureh, Haidara Kontorfilli, Isaac T. A. Wallace-Johnson, and Sir Milton Margai. The democratic success and optimism that came out of the Aug. 11 presidential and parliamentary elections and Sept. 8 presidential run-off elections in every way reflect Sierra Leone's legacy or underlying strengths of a people of great resolve. Under Koroma's Sierra Leone, the current generation can match the courage, dedication, and vision of "the greatest generation" that stood up against British colonialism.
Sierra Leone is a unique nation, and there is no substitute for the historic leadership it showed during the fight against colonialism in Africa. The difficulties it faces with corruption and an incompetent civil service under a spoiled S.L.P.P. administration should neither cause Sierra Leoneans to lose faith in the new mandate given to the A.P.C. and its role in the effort to end corruption. The future depends on Sierra Leoneans resolve to move beyond the failures of the S.L.P.P. and unite the people to confront a generation of national challenges. They say evil prevails when good men fail to act. Many Sierra Leoneans seem to be optimistic that in Koroma's Sierra Leone there are a few good men in the born-again A.P.C. to prevail over evil corruption.
Common Leadership for Common Development
At moments of great peril in the last two centuries, leaders such as Bai Bureh, Alimamy Suluku, Bai Sherbro Kpana Lewis, and Haidara Kontorfilli managed both to resist the British colonialists and to inspire opportunity for the next generation. What is more, they ensured that Sierra Leoneans, by courage and resolve, fought their way to independence—that they stood for and fought for the independence and freedoms sought by all nations beyond Sierra Leone.
As Bai Bureh engineered the most remarkable resistance against the British that was ever seen, his courage gave purpose to Sierra Leoneans' struggle against colonialism. Alimamy Suluku held up an enterprising diplomacy to respond to British domination—one that paired diplomatic savoir-faire with leadership brilliance that helped to secure the peace and well-being of his dominion in colonial times. As colonialism crumbled and Sierra Leone achieved effective independent governance, Prime Minister Milton Margai modernized Sierra Leone's administrative doctrine, strengthened its governmental forces, and created a nation geared up for progress. Margai used his selfless character to show people everywhere in the world that Sierra Leone was at its best.
Today, Koroma is again called upon to provide the kind of visionary leadership seen in Sierra Leone's great historical heroes. This century's threats are at least as dangerous as and in some ways more complex than those Sierra Leoneans have confronted in the past. They come from actions by public servants that have crippled the economy on a national scale, and from previous leaderships that responded to pervasive corruption with irresponsible stewardship. They come from rogue private-sector operators who have formed alliances with corrupt government actors, and from the apathy of the people who have challenged both Sierra Leone and the national foundation of liberal democracy. Further, they come from a nation that lacks the will to continue a national cleaning program that can prevent diseases and the spawn of more devastating endemics and deadly pandemics.
To recognize the gravity of these challenges is not to give way to doom and gloom. Rather, it is a call to action. These threats demand a new vision of leadership in the 21st century—a vision that draws from the past but is not bound by rash and outdated thinking. The Kabbah administration, for instance, responded to the unconventional actions of Hinga Norman's Kamajor militia versus the national military with conventional partisan thinking, largely viewing problems between the unofficial Kamajor militia group and the official national army as army incited and principally amenable to solutions partially engineered by the Ministry of Defense under former Deputy Defense Minister Hinga Norman. It was this tragically misguided approach that led the people into another coup d'état that never should have happened and never should have been dealt with by military intervention that caused the deaths of thousands of Sierra Leoneans. In the wake of military intervention that forced Lieutenant Colonel Koroma's junta out of power, the world had also lost trust in the purposes and principles of the Kabbah administration that followed through with despicable vengeance to execute by firing squad 24 junta actors against the pleas of the international community.
After thousands of lives lost and billions of leones spent in a civil conflict and in violent military takeovers, many Sierra Leoneans may be tempted to turn inward and resign to fate. But this is a mistake Sierra Leoneans must not make. The people cannot meet the scars of civil conflict and violent military coups and the threats of corruption alone, and Koroma's presidency cannot meet them without the people. Sierra Leoneans should neither retreat from supporting Koroma nor allow their president to be bullied into submission by the military, the militia, or any corrupt cabal of cabinet ministers such as how Kabbah allowed himself to be bullied. Koroma must be allowed to lead Sierra Leone, by deed and by example.
Such leadership demands that Koroma retrieve the fundamental insight such as that of Bai Bureh, Alimamy Suluku, Bai Sherbro Kpana Lewis, Haidara Kontorfilli, I.T.A. Wallace-Johnson, and Sir Milton Margai with an agenda that is truer now than ever before: the security and well-being of each and every Sierra Leonean depend on a decisive fight against corruption. The mission of Koroma's new administration is to provide national leadership grounded in the understanding that Sierra Leoneans share a common need for development and a common pride.
Moving Beyond Winning Elections
To renew the kind of leadership seen in Prime Minister Margai's Sierra Leone in the early 1960's, Koroma must first deal with corruption decisively and refocus attention on the broader issues of nation building. Corruption was a diversion from the pursuit of broader infrastructural development and nation building programs; and the incompetent prosecution of the fight against corruption by previous regimes compounded the strategic failures of never getting around ending corruption in Sierra Leone in the first place. The scars of war and the scars inflicted by corruption on an endemic scale are seen everywhere in Sierra Leone: in rundown and badly maintained buildings, in neglected roads, in the piles of garbage that lie everywhere, in ill-equipped and filthy hospitals, in badly equipped schools and colleges, in the loss of thousands of children to diseases that could have been avoided, and in the suffering of thousands more Sierra Leoneans from hunger and disease. The time for leadership is now.

Kenday S. Kamara is a native of Sierra Leone, where he attended Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, 1982-1986. He is a freelance consultant for Global Integrity and a Ph.D. scholar-practitioner in applied management and decision sciences at Walden University, specializing in leadership and organizational change.
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I have been laughing and could not stop laughing at this laughable incident. AWARENESS TIMES,the champion of bogus , lie-lie journalism recommends Patriotic Vanguard to its readers and Gibril is not smart at all to notice that his paper is being dragged in the mud. He goes ahead and writes a news item on it, like it is a big thing.

I am still laughing .

In a move that took completely by surprise the editorial board of this newspaper, Dr. Sylvia Blyden’s Awareness Times on Wednesday October 10 commended us and urged its readers to read the Patriotic Vanguard while it deals with what it described as "logistical problems." Thank you Sylvia for your kind sentiments and we hope AT resolves its problems as quickly as possible.

Gibril Gbanabome Koroma(Editor/Publisher, The Patriotic Vanguard).
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Economy of Sierra Leone

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Economic development has always been hampered by an overdependence on mineral exploitation. Successive governments and the population as a whole have always believed that "diamonds and gold" are sufficient generators of foreign currency earnings and lure for investment. As result large scale agriculture of commodity products, industrial development and sustainable investments have been neglected by governments. The economy could thus be described as one which is "exploitative" and based on the extraction of unsustainable resources or non-reusable assets

[edit] Macro-economic trend
This is a chart of trend of gross domestic product of Sierra Leone at market prices estimated by the International Monetary Fund and EconStats with figures in millions of Sierra Leone Leones.

Year Gross Domestic Product
1965 247
1970 355
1975 572
1980 1,155
1985 4,365
1990 98,386
1995 657,604
2000 1,330,429

Current GDP per capita of Sierra Leone grew 32% in the Sixties reaching a peak growth of 107% in the Seventies. But this proved unsustainable and it consequently shrank by 52% in the Eighties and a further 10% in the Nineties.

Rich in minerals, Sierra Leone has relied on the mining sector in general, and diamonds in particular, for its economic base. In the 1970s and early 1980s, economic growth rate slowed because of a decline in the mining sector. Financially disadvantageous exchange rates and government budget deficits led to sizable balance-of-payments deficits and inflation. Certain policy responses to external factors as well as implementations of aid projects and maintenance have led to a general decline in economic activity and a serious degradation of economic infrastructures. Sierra Leone's short-term prospects depend upon continued adherence to International Monetary Fund programs and continued external assistance.

Although two-thirds of the population engages in subsistence agriculture, and despite the fact that most Sierra Leoneans derive their livelihood from it, agriculture accounts for only 42% of national income. As of 2003, the government was trying to increase food and cash crop production and upgrade small farmer skills. Also, the government works with several foreign donors to operate integrated rural development and agricultural projects.

[edit] External trade and investment

Sierra Leonean exports in 2006Mineral exports remain Sierra Leone's principal foreign exchange earner. Sierra Leone is a major producer of gem-quality diamonds. Though rich in this resource, the country has historically struggled to manage its exploitation and export. Annual production estimates range between $70-$250 million; however, only a fraction of that passes through formal export channels (1999: $1.2 million; 2000: $16 million; 2001: projections $25 million). The balance is smuggled out and has been used to finance rebel activities in the region, money laundering, arms purchases, and financing of other illicit activities, leading some to characterize Sierra Leone's diamonds as a "conflict resource." Recent efforts on the part of the country to improve the management of the export trade have met with some success. In October 2000, a new UN-approved export certification system for exporting diamonds from Sierra Leone was put into place that led to a dramatic increase in legal exports. In 2001, the Government of Sierra Leone created a mining community development fund, which returns a portion of diamond export taxes to diamond mining communities. The fund was created to raise local communities' stake in the legal diamond trade.

Sierra Leone has one of the world's largest deposits of rutile, a titanium ore used as paint pigment and welding rod coatings. Sierra Rutile Limited, wholly owned by Nord Resources of the United States, began commercial mining operations near Bonthe in early 1979. Sierra Rutile was then the largest non-petroleum U.S. investment in West Africa. The export of 88,000 tons realized $75 million for the country in 1990. The company and the Government of Sierra Leone concluded a new agreement on the terms of the company's concession in Sierra Leone in 1990. Rutile and bauxite mining operations were suspended when rebels invaded the mining sites in 1995. Negotiations for reactivation of rutile and bauxite mining are in progress. The U.S. interest in the company has been reduced to 25%.

Since independence, the Government of Sierra Leone has encouraged foreign investment, although the business climate suffers from uncertainty and a shortage of foreign exchange because of civil conflicts. Investors are protected by an agreement that allows for arbitration under the 1965 World Bank Convention. Legislation provides for transfer of interest, dividends, and capital.

Sierra Leone is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). With Liberia and Guinea, it formed the Mano River Union (MRU) customs union, primarily designed to implement development projects and promote regional economic integration. However, the MRU has so far been inactive because of domestic problems and internal and cross-border conflicts in all three countries. The future of the MRU depends on the ability of its members to deal with the fallout from these internal and regional problems.

Sierra Leone continues to rely on significant amounts of foreign assistance, principally from multilateral donors. The bilateral donors include the United States, Italy, and Germany, the largest being the United Kingdom and the European Union.

GDP: purchasing power parity - $5.012 billion (2005 est.), $2.5 billion (1999 est.)

GDP - real growth rate: 5.5% (2005 est.), -10% (1999 est.)

GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $800 (2005 est.), $500 (1999 est.)

GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 49%
industry: 31%
services: 21% (2001 est.)

agriculture: 52%
industry: 31%
services: 21% (2001)

Population below poverty line: 68% (1989 est.)

Household income or consumption by percentage share:
lowest 10%: 0.5%
highest 10%: 43.6% (1989)

Distribution of family income - Gini index: 62.9 (1989)

Inflation rate (consumer prices): 1% (2002 est.), 30% (1999 est.)

Labor force: 1.369 million (1981 est.)
note: only about 65,000 wage earners (1985)

Labor force - by occupation: agriculture NA%, industry NA%, services NA%

Unemployment rate: NA%

Budget:
revenues: $96 million
expenditures: $351 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (2000 est.)

revenues: $96 million
expenditures: $150 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1996 est.)

Industries: mining (diamonds); small-scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles, cigarettes, footwear); petroleum refining

Industrial production growth rate: NA%

Electricity - production: 250.1 GWh (2001), 235 GWh (1998)

Electricity - production by source:
fossil fuel: 100%
hydro: 0%
other: 0% (2001)
nuclear: 0%

fossil fuel: 100%
hydro: 0%
nuclear: 0%
other: 0% (1998)

Electricity - consumption: 232.6 GWh (2001), 219 GWh (1998)

Electricity - exports: 0 kWh (2001, 1998)

Electricity - imports: 0 kWh (2001, 1998)

Oil - consumption: 6,500 barrel/day (1,000 m³/d) 2001

Agriculture - products: rice, coffee, cocoa, palm kernels, palm oil, peanuts; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish, ginger

Exports: $35 million f.o.b. (2000 est.), $41 million (f.o.b., 1998)

Exports - commodities: diamonds, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish (1999)

Exports - partners: Greece 32.1%, Belgium 28.2%, US 6.3%, UK 5.9% (2001 est.)
Benelux 49%, Spain 10%, United States 8%, United Kingdom 3% (1997)

Imports: $190 million f.o.b. (2002 est.), $166 million (f.o.b., 1998)

Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, machinery and equipment, fuels and lubricants, chemicals (1995)

Imports - partners: UK 25.3%, Netherlands 10.3%, US 7.9%, Germany 6.3% (2001)
United Kingdom 24%, Côte d'Ivoire 14%, Benelux 10%, United States 8% (1997)

Debt - external: $1.5 billion (2002 est.), $1.15 billion (1998)

Economic aid - recipient: $103 million (2001 est.), $203.7 million (1995)

Currency: 1 leone (Le) = 100 cents

Exchange rates: leones (Le) per US$1 - 2,099.03 (2002), 1,986.15 (2001), 2,092.12 (2000), 1,804.20 (1999), 1,563.62 (1998), 981.48 (1997), 920.73 (1996), 755.22 (1995)

Fiscal year: 1 July - 30 June

[edit] See also
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His Excellency the president Ernest Bai Koroma Monday told one hundred and forty-nine paramount chiefs during a meeting at State House that he will collaborate with everybody to ensure that there is progress.
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Obey the Law; never challenge what go against the Law. If you are not in the Law enforcement do not take the Law into your hands even if you are. Do not imitate another person because they are them and you are you.
The boys who attacked me have been imprisoned.
Second face, rexipusomes.
Da mammy im gold ring wae e gie me before ar cam cost ten thousand dollars man nor see am sef since dem boys fodom pan me.

Subject: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh
To: All
Date Posted: 19:38:36 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE
P.D.L.

PUBLIC RELEASE STATEMENT:

DAKAR, SENEGAL.
RE: APC CABINET IS TOTAL DEVIATION FROM NATIONAL
ETHOS.
--------------------------------------------------------

The Sierra Leone People's Democratic League (PDL) has
read with utter shock, frustration and disappointment
on the composition of members of the President Ernest
Bai Koroma's led Cabinet Ministers in Sierra Leone.
The only conclusion we can draw out of the present
political rumblings that has exposed the underbelly of
the APC clique and the macabre struggle for tribal
domination and control of government machinery and
national coffers in the present political dispensation
is that, Sierra Leone is dangerously moving towards
the dark era of the Akutay (Limba organ) kleptomania.
The foregoing raises the question: what is the problem
with Sierra Leone? What are the primary factors
militating against the country's development and
progress? What must Sierra Leoneans do now to ensure a
reversal of the sorry state affairs? What other steps
Sierra Leoneans must take to produce a leadership that
is not tied to the apron string of neo-colonialism,
settlers-colonialism, imperialist rape and ethnic
hegemony? A leadership that is serious, patriotic,
god-fearing and ready to face the realities of the
situation in the country.

Sierra Leoneans rebelled against the former ruling
SLPP government of the dictator Tejan Kabbah, hoping
that President Ernest Bai Koroma would exhibit a sense
of responsible leadership model, devoid of the
arrogant assumption that a preordained cabal must
exclusively continue to decide on the future direction
of Sierra Leone, once the APC takes control of the
leadership of the country. But their hope and
expectations have become empty dreams with the naming
of a Cabinet that illustrates the so-called "monkey
wrench" hypothesis, to wit, that when a suffering,
frustrated, degraded and dehumanised people are about
to effect a patriotic self-redeeming move, foreign
detractors will use domestic traitors, stooges and
willing tools to stultify the move.

This is the case of the Ernest Bai Koroma's led APC
Cabinet, which is well-arranged to suit the tastes and
designs of Western imperialism. No wonder why Zainab
Bangura and other members of the current cabinet
recently visited London to assure former colonial
Masters, APC loyalty; and why the British reciprocated
with assurances of support to ensure the success of
the so-called APC government. Similar meeting was also
held with the murderer of the Iraqi people at the
White House in Washington. To the PDL, the meeting in
Washington was not unexpected knowing fully the
political game played by the US based National
Democratic Institute (NDI) in the Christiana Thorpe's
illegal elections in Sierra Leone. This comes to the
conclusion that the Ernest Bai Koroma's government is
an extension of US imperialism in Africa.

All these bring to question, President Bai Koroma's
much vaunted national reconciliation, unity and new
dawn in Sierra Leone; and raises question marks across
the country regarding the President intentions.

We, of the Sierra Leone People's Democratic League
therefore, vehemently oppose to the composition of the
current Sierra Leonean Cabinet as a well-wrapped
political vengeance; resurface of APC old politics of
ethnic hatreds, malice and grudges; unjust, anti-peace
and stigmatisation of Sierra Leone's baby democracy.
In our view, we say that Sierra Leone under Ernest Bai
Koroma led APC is heading towards the fatal grip of
neo-colonialism. We see Mr. Koroma as another stooge
of imperialism who is only admired by traitors like
Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma, to work for the
imperialists against his/her people. He therefore
lacks the necessary democratic tutelage for the job of
President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces
of the Republic of Sierra Leone at this crucial moment
of our nation's history.

The PDL has no agenda or plans that are hostile to the
peace and stability of Sierra Leone. We believe, as
every one does that it is only in peace that Sierra
Leoneans can go about their daily businesses across
the country. It is only in a spirit of patriotism and
love for one another that Sierra Leone can extricate
itself from its current mess. What we say, and will
continue to say is that, the structure of the current
APC Government does not reflect the nation's interest.
On the contrary, it manifests a Northern clique and
exposes further, the Party's greed, deceit,
ethnic-propelled, ethnic-oriented and anti-Sierra
Leone motivated agenda.

As concerned Sierra Leoneans, committed to rid Sierra
Leone's body polity of power usurpers, parasites and
political prostitutes; politics of god-fatherism,
opportunistic individualism, crass individualism,
opulence and immorality, we, of the PDL have resolved
to lead a national campaign for the formation of a
Parallel Government outside the APC Kleptomania, to
rid the system of the scheming emperors and rogues
lurking behind the curtain. It would be the goal of
the proposed Parallel Government to wrest our
democracy.

In respect to this, the PDL has advised its Party
cadres across Sierra Leone to seek the support of like
minded Sierra Leonean individuals and groups, and
God-willing, the proposed Parallel Government would be
put in place soon. The struggle must now intensify to
elevate Sierra Leone's body polity from the gutter of
base rude tribalism, nepotism, intrigue and mafia cult
to that of political decency, progress and dignity.
What we need in Sierra Leone at this crucial moment is
a leader who could champion the struggle for a
complete change of the rotten system or status quo
into real freedom; and for achieving stability,
progress and respect for all Sierra Leoneans in the
comity of nations.

Sierra Leoneans no longer cherished leaders who have
not abandoned the sacred narrow path and make
themselves vampires. The PDL does not recognise a
government in Sierra Leone, which is linked to
imperialist rape in Africa. Besides, the Ernest Bai
Koroma's led government was borne out of fraudulent
and unconstitutional arrangements, and therefore,
cannot be described as democratic.

We conclude by warning APC gurus not to run the
domestic affairs of Sierra Leone as US satellite in
the region.

Senders:

1. Alimamy Bakarr SANKOH
Leader and Chairman of the PDL.

2. Amadu B. BAH
PDL Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International
Solidarity.

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: D. A. KORAY NEW YORK-Man of Thoughts
To: All
Date Posted: 15:48:52 10/13/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-71-125-254-242.nycmny.east.verizon.net at 71.125.254.242

Message:
"Put People First" is just what President Ernest Bai Koroma is trying to do in Sierra Leone.The comments made by the the contributors of the 'Sierra Leone People's Democratic League in condemning the Cabinet so far is crazy. When will you people get things right?. This President is on the move to get it done and is getting it right. The Sierra Leone Democratic League should continue to stand up,speak up and shut up sometimes. He is doing the right thing.

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Detective
To: All
Date Posted: 15:41:03 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 144.87.143.3

Message:
Wasn't Foday Sankoh's wife a Senegalese living and operating from Dakar?

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 00:56:37 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: master-02.brg.sgsnet.se at 193.11.202.74

Message:
My take on this is:DEAD MEN DON'T COUNT.One wonders where such an obscure and unscruplous group have been hibernating when the people of Salone had been suffering for the past ten years.When all patriotic and sane-thinking saloneans are becoming more proactive,here is a group still living in the past thinking the best for them is to be reactive.Where are their inputs regarding solutions to the Salone problems? What about inputs regarding selection of the right people for ministerial positions? Instead of ranting and raving with such destructive criticism, they could have put their wonderful ideas into the present melting pot for a better Salone.

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 21:44:08 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Childish. Unqualified. Rather stupid. Laughable. Hysterical and Absurd. Not to be taken seriously. Will be more explicit later in the day.

Sengbe to lead SLPP to the 2012 attempt to regain POW-er?
You will have to work harder at bagging this:

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Fayah Musa
To: All
Date Posted: 20:43:36 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cpe-69-203-69-20.nyc.res.rr.com at 69.203.69.20

Message:
Alimamy! Why did you not think about PDL before you went to join the RUF?

Again, Feral Bushmen like you must understand that things like parallel cabinet have no place in a democracy.

If you want power so bad, Oona form oona party en compete pan elections Ya!

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Kack Chest Lek Bombali Granat Pikin
To: All
Date Posted: 20:23:47 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-151-202-41-6.ny325.east.verizon.net at 151.202.41.6

Message:
Never heard of this group, the People's Democratic League (PDL). By the way, why are you headquatered in Senegal? Are you legit or just a bunch of kooks? However, your rants about U.S imperialism are so funny. Gave me a good belly laugh. I thought radical politics in Africa ended with the demise of Thomas Sankara and the limousine revolutionary himself, Joseph Kabila. Very entertaining stuff though.
Aluta Continua! Victoria a siempre! Vivre la Revolution! Down with Food! Down with Electricity! Revolution or Death! Whatever!

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Kack Chest Lek Bombali Granat Pikin
To: All
Date Posted: 21:30:01 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-151-202-41-6.ny325.east.verizon.net at 151.202.41.6

Message:
Correction: Not Joseph Kabila. I meant his pops, Laurent Kabila!

Subject: Re: SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE CONDEMNS CABINET
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 22:41:36 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
This particular post is not important.
Criminal Investigation Divission (CID/FBI)

See where they get your information.
It is wanna bees who do not have anything better to do. Do you think an intelligent Sierra Leonean or group would write such a nonesense.
There are those who are disgruntled about peace in Sierra Leone. They expected to see people eating people.
Have you seen people so poor, they go about counting how many people they are richer than?
So poor does not want to look in some ones eyes thinking that poverty is written on his or her face.
So poor whhen he or she hears of a rich person he or she either gets angry or cries because it has reminded him or her about his or her poverty?
So poor that he or she will stand by dustbin to see who eats from it so that he or she reasure him or herself that he or she is not in it alone?
So poor getting a car he or she feels he or she is the richest person in the world?
So poor will stop others from getting how much he or she has because haven an equivalent of what he or she has will remind him or her of his or her poverty?
Well, I have seen it.
Some kind of poverty I tell you!

See where most of these names are coming from.
http://www.sierra-leone.org/emaila-c.html

Subject: SOME PEOPLE CONGRESS, INSTEAD OF ALL PEOPLE CONGRESS(APC)
From: Sahid Kaba
To: All
Date Posted: 19:16:26 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: majubakaba@yahoo.com
Entered From: c-66-56-50-52.hsd1.ga.comcast.net at 66.56.50.52

Message:
Our newly elected president talks about reconciliation and unity between sierra Leonean before taking office. He said " in the next few days i will be representing every Sierra Leonean not A.P.C" Does the new cabinet represent every Sierra Leonean? All the names in the new cabinet represent the north not Sierra Leone, you may want to argue that it just the frist names. But it's the most important positions. I think every God fearing Sierra Leonean will agreed that the newly appointed ministers are not the most qualify to run our country, except if you are die a hard A.P.C supporter. We should all remenber that Sierra Leone belongs to all Sierra Leonean, not the north.

Subject: Re: SOME PEOPLE CONGRESS, INSTEAD OF ALL PEOPLE CONGRESS(APC)
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 01:44:30 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: master-02.brg.sgsnet.se at 193.11.202.74

Message:
Sahid if you had expected the likes of John Benjamin or John Karimu then you are in for a rude shock.
What about John Saad? Is he a northerner? Your problem is not about north or south but SLPP and PMDC.Simply because there are PMDC faces in the cabinet, you think there should also be some SLPP faces.For your information,it is not binding on the prezo to appoint SLPP politicians as ministers and you know it very well.With the first appointments there is already diversity in the cabinet and that does not require the compulsion of inducting from all political parties.

Did you make this same observation when the SLPP was in power?

Subject: Re: SOME PEOPLE CONGRESS, INSTEAD OF ALL PEOPLE CONGRESS(APC)
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 23:47:23 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Sahid, this is to YOU:

This hysterical about qualifications!”

Check this out:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=How+many+universities+in+Sweden

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Swedish+universities

So far we have a very good choice of ministers and equally important should be their staff, engineers, economists, doctors, teachers, agriculturalists/ farmers. Should Dr. Monty Jones be the minister of Agriculture (an administrator?) or is he more useful doing scientific research?

…..it’s said that Berewa only had ONE typewriter in his office and did most of the work…

In ther sLPP government we had a surgeon who was appointed minister of works, remember?

If we should have things your way then all the ministers should be professors from the best Universities in the world – and perhaps the president himself or the chief kakatoa should be the professor of professors!

Well, there are over 46 Universities in the UK and London is the financial capital of the world.
Look at this:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=British+Cabinet

Take a good look at the composition of current Swedish Cabinet:

Click on the minister's name to the right a new page will appear and to the left of that page you can read the minister's CV:

The Swedish Cabinet.
http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/576

Subject: Re: SOME PEOPLE CONGRESS, INSTEAD OF ALL PEOPLE CONGRESS(APC)
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 23:29:05 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Re - “ that the newly appointed ministers are not the most qualify to run our country” etc etc.

This hysterical about qualifications!”

Check this out:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=How+many+universities+in+Sweden

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Swedish+universities

So far we have a very good choice of ministers and equally important should be there staff, engineers, economists, doctors, teachers, agriculturalists/ farmers. Should Dr. Monty Jones be the minister of Agriculture (an administrator?) or is he more useful doing scientific research?

…..it’s said that Berewa only had ONE typewriter in his office and did most of the work…

Well, there are over 46 Universities in the UK and London is the financial capital of the world.
Look at this:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=British+Cabinet

Take a good look at the composition of current Swedish Cabinet:

The Swedish Cabinet.
http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/576

Subject: Re: SOME PEOPLE CONGRESS, INSTEAD OF ALL PEOPLE CONGRESS(APC)
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 19:30:24 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
Sahid,
Even you stated that he said that "I will be representing every Sierra Leonean". He didn't say his cabinet will represent every Sierra Leonean.

And he President of ALL SIERRA LEONEANS. Each cabinet represnet their specific ministries. Hahahaaaaaaaa. Boe Blow Force En Wait For Di Man En See

Subject: A profile of Sierra Leone’s Zainab Bangura
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 19:15:57 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
By Osman Benk Sankoh.

It was a late evening Sierra Leone’s Independence Day party in the Liberian capital, Monrovia. A lot of Sierra Leonean expatriates working with the UN systems in that country were around. The DJ with much unbridled gusto was dishing out intercontinental tracks that kept every one present permanently on the stage dancing. From Congo to California and Manila to Siberia, the DJ was just reeling out the very best of soundtracks that the world could offer.

Soon, it was the turn of our own Emerson Bockarie’s ‘Tutu party’ to be unleashed from the DJ’s jukebox. The atmosphere erupted into an explosive musical volcano as Sierra Leoneans as well as their Liberian hosts and other internationals, ran helter-skelter, grabbed colleagues or companions and moved on stage to display their dancing talents.

Continue down here:

Subject: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Sabanoh
To: All
Date Posted: 18:54:25 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: Sabanoh007@yahoo.com
Entered From: cache-dtc-ag14.proxy.aol.com at 205.188.117.142

Message:
Going through one of John Leigh's postings in defense of Kabba's rice dealing my eye caught a sentence where Leigh claimed that Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba. At that time Ernest was opposition leader. I would like to know like all decent citizens what Ernest did with the rice. Did he sell the rice for profit? Did he sell/distribute the rice at cost price? Did he donate the rice to Bombali District? Where did he get the money from? Now that he is prez, is he going to declare his assets? Sierra Leone does not need another APC leader like Siaka that did not know his personal account from the treasury. Ernest, please do not misplace the trust the people have heaped upon you.

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 01:52:22 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: master-02.brg.sgsnet.se at 193.11.202.74

Message:
If you want to make this a big deal, I myself bought 500 bags from Kabba. So what? Should I tell you what I did with the rice or where I got the money from?
Why are you so childishly naive?

Suppose Ernest had borrowed the money from me or from his relatives?
Is it a crime to do business transactions when you are an opposition leader?

Don't you have important things to think of?

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Salone Man
To: All
Date Posted: 21:37:16 10/12/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
Bai Bureh is your post for real?! I have copied it below. Whatever rice Pa Kabba was selling (if this is true) did not come from his farm. It was stolen from the people of Salone and when Ernest was buying the rice, he knew what he was buying, so is he just another corupt politician?

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Tayyib Bah
To: All
Date Posted: 07:19:21 10/12/07 ()
Email Address: tayyibbah@btinternet.com
Entered From: host86-151-65-62.range86-151.btcentralplus.com at 86.151.65.62

Message:
But where did Kabbah himself get the thousands of bags of rice from which Ernest bought a thousand?
Let's focus on the future my fellow Saloneans!!

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 02:16:44 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Noh men di munku en scarf dem....

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Sabanoh
To: All
Date Posted: 05:34:28 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: Sabanoh007@yahoo.com
Entered From: cache-mtc-ah10.proxy.aol.com at 64.12.117.202

Message:
Hamelberg, I don't know where you come from, but I know that Hamelbergs are traditionally wannabe catholics not politicians.The females wannbe nuns and can't handle it. The men wannabe Fathers and after getting free education desert the order. If the Hamelbergs were in US they would have benifitted from all these class action suits the catholic church is paying. Maybe, Cornelius you can apply under one of your stupid ideas you have in your head. Lonta

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Sabanoh
To: All
Date Posted: 13:51:10 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: Sabanoh007@yahoo.com
Entered From: cache-mtc-ah10.proxy.aol.com at 64.12.117.202

Message:
All you want to do is insult people. I am not from that school. Maybe youy should bring a case against the catholic church in SL for all the abuse the Hamelbergs, Gandas, Pedigreens etc have suffered in the name of religion. How many years did you spend in Nigeria trying to fool people you want to be a father? Don't let me give up some names.
If you reply, please NO INSULTS, be civil and give up the facts. Lonta

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 05:48:36 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Ignorant son of bitch, I asked you for your name.

I am somebody else you see Mr. Ignorant Imbecile of many lies.

And which ideas are you talking about?

You don't know what an idea is.... perhaps you don't know the kind of idiot you are and what do you know apart from telling lies?

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 05:43:01 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
what's your name?

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 22:07:33 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
"Where did he get the money from?"

To buy 1,000 bags of rice?????????????

Was that a question?

C'mon, not everybody is a pauper you know.

Haven't you raed or heard aout the new policy that public servants will have to declare their assets - and to give an accounting if those assetes should increase at a supernatural/magical rate of accelaration?

Wake up man!

Subject: Re: Leigh says: Ernest bought 1000 bags of rice from Kabba
From: Salone Boy
To: All
Date Posted: 19:19:39 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: saloneboy@hotmail.co.uk
Entered From: at 62.189.241.185

Message:
My brother you should be more concerned about what Kabba did with the money that Koroma paid for the rice than where Koroma got the money from. You do not need to be super rich to buy 1000 bags of rice.

A word of advice to you is not to believe a word Leigh says. I think the man needs his head examined. Dont get me wrong I used to have so much respect for the man until he made a complete fool of himself and decided to become an expert bootlicker. Need I say more??

Subject: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Salone Boy
To: All
Date Posted: 18:02:59 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: saloneboy@hotmail.co.uk
Entered From: at 62.189.241.185

Message:
I understand our former so called minister of education has moved to london with the intention of living off his ill-gotten wealth after him and his cohorts have systematically looted our beloved country. If anyone can confirm this I would like to bring this to the attention of the British government so that the likes of Alpha Wurie and any other THIEF should be asked to repay what they have squandered and not think that they can deprive a whole country and live off the spoils in the west. So brothers and sisters in diaspora let us join hands together and put a stop to this by grassing these guys out; the British government for one will be prepared to support us as long as we can provide concrete evidence. I eagerly await your response to get the ball rolling..

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 19:24:19 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
The investigations must continue.
Clear figures be put on how much he may have stolen.
Demand repayment and any other legal involvement.
Prosecute him in absentia
Demand that he appears in court to stand trial.
Pass the judgement if found guilty in absentia
Get him sentenced in absentia
Demand his deportation from Britain
Otherwise he remains a criminal anywhere he lives in the world.

Very, very simple.

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 20:01:07 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-71-172-31-93.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net at 71.172.31.93

Message:
Will they also investigate the contracts Charles Margai doled out when he was a SLPP minister.

Anymore word on Berewa's house in the Dominican republic.

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Kack Chest Lek Bombali Granat Pikin
To: All
Date Posted: 21:33:20 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-151-202-41-6.ny325.east.verizon.net at 151.202.41.6

Message:
Me man, you nor go blow for dae harass Toe bot de Dominican house?

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 08:30:54 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Bombali granat pikin..
Whats up mate.. been a while..

I as a supporter of SLPP..
Wholeheartedly welcome this and ANY investigation..
If Mr Wurie stole money from MY salone.. HE should answer to our laws and if found culpable.. gallows.. 20-25 years minimum for all those who had position of trust..

Once those laws are set.. and offenders prosecuted..and these laws are seen to be enforced even the APC will think twice about been ahnamppi's..
Its a win win situation for us all.. even us in the SLPP camp..

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 18:26:03 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-134-99-113.range86-134.btcentralplus.com at 86.134.99.113

Message:
He left UK late last month. Believe he is back in Salone.

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Salone Boy
To: All
Date Posted: 19:01:46 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: saloneboy@hotmail.co.uk
Entered From: at 62.189.241.185

Message:
Thanks Chez, I think we should all keep and eye out for them and their families and teach them a lesson.

Sierra Leoneans are fed up and no longer wish to be taken for a ride. If I personally come across any of them I will make a citizens arrest and hand them over to the authorities. I hope well meaning Sierra Leoneans like yourself will help root out this evil that has plagued our beloved nation for so long.

I have just been reliably informed that the SLPP Government actually used Bank Of Sa Lone funds to finance their campaign. How dare they rob us in broad daylight. We are dutybound to put a stop to this; these idiots have no right to live in peace until they pay back every penny they have stolen...Nuff said!!!

Subject: Re: Ex Ministers and Parastatals must pay back what they owe
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 08:36:23 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Salone Boy..
I would advice against haste or a rush to judgement.

YOu do not want your citizens arrest to turn into vigilante justice or you been charged with Assualt.

Until then.. we might need to post bail for you if you acousted the Wuries on a London/Kent St.

Subject: CORRUPT EX MINISTER OF EDUCATION
From: The group for justice
To: All
Date Posted: 02:27:33 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-141-170-249.range86-141.btcentralplus.com at 86.141.170.249

Message:
Alpha Wurie, you were the minister of Education since Kabba took over the country. You left the UK just after you finished your PHD and you went to Sierra Leone with nothing other than your qualifications. You now own a property in the UK worth £1.5 million pounds sterling and not leones. Your family has been jetting around the world like millionaires. In fact you are a millionaire at the expense of the people of sierra Leone.

You even provide scholarship for your son to pursue further studies in the UK when so many Sierra Leoneans who deserved this assistance were not able to get. You were supposed to be the minister for all and not for your family. You drive a current registration number jeep in the UK and you even own another property in Swiss Cottage where only people with vast some of wealth can be found. That property is even worth more than that mentioned above (i.e. is the property in kent). The people of Sierra Leone are no fools even though you have taken them to be.

We now want you to do the decent thing and hand over all the wealth you stole from us. We will continue to give you this publicity until you act positively to our satisfaction. We will also get the Department of Home Office to help shop you to the sitting government in Sierra Leone. Please note that asylum will never be granted to your family because the Geneva Convetion will not protect you.

We therefore call on all Sierra Leoneans to come together and recover from Alpha all the sums stolen from us.

KABS WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THIS ISSUE?

Subject: Passwords now?
From: Leonean
To: All
Date Posted: 17:53:54 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: 71-215-198-118.mpls.qwest.net at 71.215.198.118

Message:
When the SLPP was in power, everybody was free to enter this forum and write whatever comment they desired, be it objective or subjective.

Now that APC has won and Cocorioko has openly stated that they are going to be very pro government, they have now started to toy with the idea of introducing forum passwords, all in a bid to control dialogue and propagate pro APC views.

It is these for the moment, monofocal and parochial decisions by those that are supposed to be objective that facilitate the emergence of dictatorships. Fortunately, nobody has a monopoly of information these days. If Cocorioko wants to prevent the propagation of objective information about the new APC government, I want to inform the Reverend that with the advent of the internet, this is practically impossible. If you doubt what I'm saying, just ask Charles Taylor.

We will find ways to disseminate objective news as long as the Internet exists and not subject ourselves to foolish propaganda. You will just reduce the traffic to this site. Just ask awareness times.

Subject: Re: Passwords now?
From: boli
To: All
Date Posted: 02:57:46 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: boli@yahoo.com
Entered From: 79-65-107-160.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com at 79.65.107.160

Message:
hehehehe

Subject: Re: Passwords now?
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 08:24:08 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
Tell am..

Its a do or dies situation revo..
Go with the times or find yourself left on the curb like banana peel..

Subject: SO FAR, SO GOOD
From: Mohamed Fofana
To: All
Date Posted: 15:52:49 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: mfofana2004@sbcglobal.net
Entered From: at 204.108.68.10

Message:
So far the cabinet appointment is good. Many people will not mind if new qualified people are nominated for cabinet posts. However, many will equally get disappointed if “RECYLED OLD POLITICIANS or THIEVES” NAMES START POPING UP. PEOPLE SUCH AS THE LIKES OF VICTTOR FOH, BIRCH CONTEH, ABAS BUNDU, AKK etc

Subject: Re: SO FAR, SO GOOD
From: Kortor
To: All
Date Posted: 16:51:26 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host86-141-170-249.range86-141.btcentralplus.com at 86.141.170.249

Message:

Please do not even mention Birch Conteh as he is not competent enough to hold any ministerial position. He was a one time minister of lands and mines appointed purely on Ekutay basis. A guy who could not even express himself well despite the so called education he claimed to have achieved. Ernest, you have started a good job please do not allow the likes of Birch Conteh to ruin your good effort.

Subject: Cabs Kanu - I see your online poll is one my side.
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 13:45:39 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..
We say no to censorship..

If you want to live by the sword.. accept a few cuts and bruises.

Thank you for been such a democratic (cough) minded individual..

Cough cough... ah em.. em... cough...

heheheheheheheheheheheheheh

We the SLPP internet squade.. just love you man..

Subject: Re: Cabs Kanu - I see your online poll is one my side.
From: Boli
To: All
Date Posted: 15:59:56 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: Boli@yahoo.com
Entered From: 79-65-115-27.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com at 79.65.115.27

Message:
The man has gone down in my estimation. Rev? I wonder where he was ordained and what vows he took in his so-called ordination. He was quick to point out the misgivings of the SLPP, yet the APC is supposed to be spared any criticism. He keeps on using Sylvia Blyden as his reasons for promoting censorship. Why threaten people? As he insinuates, this is HIS forum and he can do what he likes. Yes, he can, but until then, I will be objective as I can and say what I feel - IN THIS FORUM.

Why the obsession with Sylvia Blyden? Has the 'REV' got skeletons in his cupboard? As a journalist he should know the consequences of being partisan. The SLPP is gone, we are looking towards the future with APC, but that does not mean we will be stifled and gagged. The SLPP tried it before, WHERE ARE THEY NOW? I am sure that before this piece is censored few people will see it and know not everyone will pander to this supposed man of God's whims.

Mr Kabs WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE......That's what you Americans say, is it? We say 'ooda troway asses.....asses go falla am'.

KABS, be true to yourself and your GOD

Subject: Is Earnest Cabinet a game of bait and switch?
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 13:38:35 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
I have this gut feeling that we will be shocked by the next round of ministers appointed..

This stems from the fact that the ones annointed so far are in my humble opinion..all are too too squeakly clean.. APC is not know for this level of sophistry and they cant be this saintly... its ingenetic and they are allergic to such good and candid style of governance..

This takes me to the jist of this thread..
I believe this was a bait.. a teaser.. a tester to guage the waters and see how the populace at large accepts the choices the NEW prezo makes (Prezo Koro)..
And from all indications... we are all biting this hook, lies and stinkers.. So far so good..

Except Hajj Money Khan who is the only one i can point finger and yell !!!!!!!!CHAP!!!!!!!!

NEXT round will come the victor foe's and the APC kabudus, and the EKUTAY squad (binkolo 11)..since now we are all off guard and we all trust the "WISE" decisions of preso Koro..Even if we have to grumble, we can always self convince that the cabinet is a bit balance with the old and the new and the good might outweight the bad..

Good strategy APC..

I hope, and pray my gut feeling is wrong ..

If it is ..
I will publicly apologise to this forum.

Subject: Re: Is Earnest Cabinet a game of bait and switch?
From: Kabudu Gen
To: All
Date Posted: 16:44:21 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: pool-151-202-41-6.ny325.east.verizon.net at 151.202.41.6

Message:
Ah Candido. You will be pleasantly surprised that there is no bait and switch. We really are going to get a good cabinet that will be held to the highest standards of governance.
By the way, I believe that this is an interim government. Why? Because many of the ministers will succumb to the historical vices of politicians: bribery, corruption and incompetence. Unlike past governments, however, incompetent ministers will not be allowed to stay on and pollute the joint. This president will fire them faster than a bolt of lighting. He is extremely serious about making a difference and will not allow anyone to mess with his re-election and legacy. The next crop of dedicated ministers will be the real deal, the ones who stay. I therefore ask those who haven't been called up, or wouldn't make the cut in the next list, not to give up. Be patient if you really have been bitten by the public service bug.

One last thing. As someone who has been an internet warrior for President Ernest Koroma in different pseudonym brigades, I hope he takes into consideration that he is the president of a multi-tribal, multi regional democracy, when he releases the next list of ministers. I know I am going to catch some flack for this, but it will just make me feel much better if I see on the next list a lot more Vandys, Bockaris, Vambois, Massaquois, Forays, Sandys, Mannahs and other Southeastern names.
President Koroma is going to succeed and he is going to be the most successful president in our history. I will just like him to succeed with a cabinet of all the beautiful rainbow colors of our wonderful nation.
God Bless!
Kabudu!

Subject: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Shembu
To: All
Date Posted: 11:37:46 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
Mousaff,
I know PMDC is doing good after picking up those covetted positions and more to come, for sure. But my questions to you: is brother Charles happy so far? Will he be given a visible assignment too? I hope so...because this brother has risen above all negative political vices in our country and made it possible for the breath of fresh air we currently experience.

What do you have to say on the PMDC appointments and the future of Charles Margai.

p/s: I know charlie is definitely playing a major role behind the scenes, but I would also like to see him awarded a position from where we can visibly see him in operation (I wished he was given the AG-ship, but ..oh well).

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 19:12:44 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
Good question. You know people who don't know the principle of this man are the ones always quick to make judgements about him. Charle's main objective was to ensure the survival and continuity of his new party after the elections. That was one of the major reason for supporting APC amongst many others.

Charles does not want an overt position. He cherishes his friendship with Ernest more than many other interests. Right now, he is more concerned that Ernest succeeds in getting the job done so that he too can be indirectly commended for the decision he made. I think that's more of what he wants.

I haven't really talked to him in terms of his personal want out of this administartion, I shall leave that to him to tell me if he choses to, I think its a bit of a private matter. But he seems to be enjoying the effective work he is doing behind the scenes.

I also believe that PMDC is happy about the outcome so far especially that there is no potential vengeance hanging over their survival as it may have happened under SLPP.

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Mammy Blessing
To: All
Date Posted: 12:20:59 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 165.155.200.143

Message:
Shembu,
I saw the cabinet list and I must admit, I am ignorant about the party affiliations of the ministers. I was under the impression that they were all APC. Can you please tell us who are the PMDC ministers, please?
Kindly,
MB.

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Shembu
To: All
Date Posted: 12:41:03 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
MB,

I am not sure myself but I heard that Kabia, Saad and the guy appointed for Lands and the environment are PMDC.

Hopefully Toe will shed some light soon.

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Moijue
To: All
Date Posted: 06:48:58 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns1.multinet.sl at 41.220.80.50

Message:
Correct

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Almamy Razak Tun Seray-Wurie Si
To: All
Date Posted: 12:31:03 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: almamysi@hotmail.com
Entered From: hs02lab17.osr.columbia.edu at 156.111.41.14

Message:
PMDC's
*Dr Kabia=Health
*John Saad=Housing
*Captain Benjamin=Lands

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Candid Opinion
To: All
Date Posted: 13:24:52 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: ns.nucleusns2.com at 12.44.12.126

Message:
And these are considered prominent portfolio's?
PMDC is getting the shafting..

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 19:16:13 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
Almamy,
Consider that this is an APC government, not a coalition government. PMDC will take whatever they are given, its ok. nor Kam Try Set Faya Na Ya. Bad Boy!

Subject: Re: To Brother Toegondoe - on Charles Margai
From: Mammy Blessing
To: All
Date Posted: 12:41:21 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 165.155.200.143

Message:
Merci beaucoup, Almamy Razak.
MB.

Subject: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA
To: All
Date Posted: 11:14:06 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: SAIDUBANGSO@AOL.COM
Entered From: c-69-143-242-205.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 69.143.242.205

Message:
During the 2002 elections campaign, Mr. Ernest Koroma condemned ex-president Tejan Kabba for appointing members of parliament as ministers.
Mr. Koroma rightly pointed out that the constitution states clearly that"NO MEMBER FOR PARLIAMENT SHALL BECOME A MINISTER".I, like so many that SLPP members supported Mr. Koroma on the issue, but I am surprised to notice that the same Mr. Ernest Koroma is now nominating members of parliament for the position of ministers. Is this not double standard?
The sprite of that constitutional provision is to prevent a brain drain in parliament and also to allow people who want to enter politics, make up their minds as to what arm of government they wish to serve.
I want president Koroma to understand that when he takes a member out of parliament, government will have to conduct a bye election to fill that vacancy and that will bring a financial loss to the country.
At this difficult time , president Koroma must not manufacture ways and means to waste the country's money.

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Rotorata
To: All
Date Posted: 05:42:15 10/11/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: 85-189-63-248.class.managedbroadband.co.uk at 85.189.63.248

Message:
Alpha

The constitution does not state that no MP should be appointed a Minister. What is written therein is that should an MP be elected a Minister then that MP must resign his/her Parliamentary seat. Under the previous list party system (i.e. a simplistic form of proportional representation) once an MP has been appointed a Minister, the next name on the list who did not make it on the the final list of MPs is automatically elevated to Parliament.

At present, this is no longer the case because MPs were voted in through the constituency system (i.e. each MP representing a defined constituency). In short if one of the new MPs were appointed a Minister then that MPs seat in Parliament will be declared vacant and a by-election held within 90 days.

The whole basis of these requirements was to espouse the doctrine of `Separation of Powers' between the Legislature (Parliament), the Executive (Cabinet Ministers) and the Judiciary (Law Officers, Magistrates and Judges)

INTILLI

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Mr President
To: All
Date Posted: 12:09:51 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: cottontree1800@gmail.com
Entered From: user.connect.gpo.gov at 162.140.67.10

Message:
I am not sure were you are getting your facts from, if they are credible, Mr. Koroma should abide by the constitution. However, if he can’t find qualify individuals with integrity, experience, and qualification that he deem necessary to hold a ministerial post, I think for the betterment of the country, he should select his cabinets from any available poll – parliament or abroad. The constitution should not be an impediment/bottleneck as long as it is in the interest of good governance and not political favors. Parliament should revisit this provision in the constitution or probably hold a referendum to rectify it.

Can you name me one Member of Parliament who has been nominated to hold a ministerial post?

I think one of the reasons why the president delayed to appoint his cabinets/team is because he wanted to uphold the constitution, not the other way around.

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 23:09:51 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Perfectly reasoned Mr. President. You have my 100%

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA
To: All
Date Posted: 12:02:42 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: SAIDUBANGSO@AOL.COM
Entered From: c-69-143-242-205.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 69.143.242.205

Message:
Cornelius, If you believe that I am wrong, please, state your point but do not insult me. Let us treat each other with respect.
Always remember that respect is a give and take commodity.

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT. (apologies to Mr. Bangura
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 22:59:19 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Mr. Alpha Saidu Bangura, I am sorry, sincerely. I was being – took the liberty to be a little jocular and familiar, having read so many of your - from my point of view- disagreeable commentaries 'm sorry. Perhaps the childish expression “silly Billy” is too strong a word. There are even more potent or round about ways of making the same point and perhaps causing less offence. The English language resources are infinite but I do insist that the latest trash signed by one Alimamy Bakarr SANKOH and Amadu B. BAH, does not fall short of the imbecilic.

http://www.joe-ks.com/phrases/phrasesS.htm

Moral succour is on its way and if you visit SLPP world wide shortly after this you may read the moral support and understanding that I will lend John Mannah on the issue for which John Mannah takes Rt. Hon. Rev Kabs-Kanu to task for baptising the SLPP as “WORTHLESS”.

But from you it’s irritating implied questions such as where is the money going to come from in your

“The sprite of that constitutional provision is to prevent a brain drain in parliament and also to allow people, who want to enter politics, make up their minds as to what arm of government they wish to serve.
I want president Koroma to understand that when he takes a member out of parliament, government will have to conduct a bye election to fill that vacancy and that will bring a financial loss to the country.
At this difficult time, president Koroma must not manufacture ways and means to waste the country's money.”

Obviously Mr. president is trying to appoint the best / most suitable people that can serve the people of Sierra Leone in his cabinet and he obviously will have to appoint an MP ( and thus create a bye-election) if need be, all in the interest of good governance and democracy, for all that's best fro Sierra Leone ( the people of Sierra Leone)

He will not appoint an inferior person when there is a more suitable person to do the job just because the more suitable person happens to be an MP. That would fall far short of a creative thinking in aid of a solution.

Mr. Koroma is reaching a little beyond the confines of lateral thinking. And why do you think that means a brain drain? When that MP will easily be replaced - perhaps by an even more talented MP?

News update
http://news.google.co.uk/news?hl=en&ned=uk&q=Sierra+leone

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 11:36:36 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
You are now being SILLY like Billy

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Mr President
To: All
Date Posted: 12:23:25 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: cottontree1800@gmail.com
Entered From: user.connect.gpo.gov at 162.140.67.10

Message:
Cornelius you owe Mr. Bangura an apology. One of the reasons for this forum is to educate our self and others. More importantly, is to bring light to issues in a positive manner. We should be the watch dogs. Lets provide positive/constructive criticism/feedback and avoid name calling.

Your postings are well thought and informative - keep the good work.

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 22:41:47 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-1e1271d5.01-32-73746f42.cust.bredbandsbolaget.se at 213.113.18.30

Message:
Mr. Alpha Saidu Bangura, I am sorry. Please accept my apology. Some ideas can sound silly or not so good. The idea, not you. I'm sorry. Perhaps the childish expression “silly Billy” is too strong a word. There are even more potent or round about ways of making the same point and perhaps causing less offence. The English language resources are infinite but I do insist that the latest trash signed by one Alimamy Bakarr SANKOH and Amadu B. BAH , does not fall short of the imbecilic.

He will not appoint an inferior person when there is a more suitable person to do the job just because he is an MP. That would fall far short of a creative thinking in aid of a solution.

Mr. Koroma is reaching a little beyond the confines of lateral thinking. And why do you think that means a brain drain? When that MP will easily be replaced - perhaps by an even more talented MP?

News update
http://news.google.co.uk/news?hl=en&ned=uk&q=Sierra+leone

Subject: Re: PRESIDENT KOROMA FALLS SHORT.
From: babbob
To: All
Date Posted: 12:37:05 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 213.42.21.60

Message:
But Mr. President,
ASBangura should state the member of Paliament who has been nominated as a Minister.

Secondly, there's a reason why, the same constitution states that a Member of Parliament (MP) can become a minister only after he steps down as an MP.

Subject: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Tayyib Bah
To: All
Date Posted: 10:47:45 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: tayyibbah@btinternet.com
Entered From: host86-151-65-62.range86-151.btcentralplus.com at 86.151.65.62

Message:
I wish to comment on the above and ask every true, patriotic Sierra Leonean to commend Tejan Kabbah in this scam in which Wanza bribed then V-P Joe Demby, Cabinet Minsters, MPs, the Press and just anybody whom he believed would impede his diabolical plan of milking stupid Sierra Leoneans of US$5,000,000.
It started with Wanza supplying in the 1990s the SL Navy with a refurbished, used gun-boat which he bought for about $200,000 but for which he charged the SL Goernment $5,000,000!!
To ensure payment, he embarked upon his bribing spree outlined above. Of course Joe Demby is one of the cheapest politicians in his position I've come across; so after conquering him, the others just fell in line - the Ministers, MPs, Journalists etc.
One person he couldn't crack was Pa Kabbah. As the person to whom the buck stopped, Pa Kabbah said NO!!
That was the position until the AFRC came in in 1997. What happened during that period I cannot tell although I am told Wanza was paid some money.
So what I want to tell Sierra Leoneans here is that Pa Kabbah, all politics aside, must be commended for the stand he took then against this canker worm of a Lebanese who doesn't even own a house in Salone and who believe we Saloneans are suckers.
Do you readers know how much some of these Lebanese guys have destroyed our country over the years?
I know of a $30,000,000 contract which I understand was awarded to 2 Lebanese by the last Govt for the construction of low-cost housing in the provinces.
Is anyone aware of low cost houses up country? No? Then it means they didn't perform. They paid the politicians who awarded them the contract and then they left the country as soon as they realised that the SLPP was losing the elections!
Would we let Wanza fry us in our own fat?
Saloneans who support Wanza are either ignorant about the facts of the matter, or they are part of the group he has bribed!!

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Detective
To: All
Date Posted: 14:46:19 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 144.87.143.3

Message:
Wanza is lucky he was only refused entry.
I remember when a certain businessman (from Sweden?) tried to collect a large debt for OAU street lights from Pa Shaki's government. The poor man was welcomed then ambushed and shot near VP's office. Word was Jamil S. Mohamed imported gunmen to do the evil deed.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
To: All
Date Posted: 11:20:59 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
Mr. Bah, your hatred for Mr. Wanza can be seen in your untruth narrative of the facts of the matter in the Community Court. Mr. Wanza is a businessman and was not a politician. The socalled bribes you talked about were initiated by our mendicants - from kabba to the lowest rank operative at the finance ministry. I know so many of you that benefitted from the wild goose chase of this debt we owed to Mr. Wanza. Let fair play be the game. I was privileged to have been involved in negotiating for the payment of this debt in 1998/9. He was contracted to supply goods and was not paid. he pursued every civil avenue and all he was getting was requests from the socalled people he sought helped from.

How many times did you try to collect money from mr. wanza - the earlier times you succeeded but he got fed up with your dcomings and goings without any hope for him to get his money. i know of other media houses that received up to $12,000.00 to help propagate his case but non was able to help him. He is a businessman and his origins should not be a ploy to distracts us from the true sense of the matter. We owe him and if we do not think we owe him - let the courts decide. he has taken the matter to a court that may help him.

Would you like to be a witness for our country and the the thief, kabba, that should have settled this problem before it got this far.

He gave Mr. wanza the assurance that he will pay whatever is due to him - this he said in a London closed encounter. Mr. Bah, it is time we respect the hard work of others - a thief can only come to steal from you if you are weak in body and mind. Your fingers should be pointing at our leaders and not Wanza. Wanza did not just buy the equipment - they were ordered and we did not have the resources then or if we had, we had a preconceived mental condition to dupe him.

I pray you to explain the real facts and not just gloss on the surface in defence of your disgraced myopic and callous kabba.

We shall be seeing more of these people he duped taking him to courts. They will see this case as a precedent to follow.

Do you know why Omrie Golley was arrested? It also had to do with this debt!

Why was Wanza banned from entering Sierra Leone? Shame!! They took so much from him and were too ashamed to see his face - so they arbitrarily udesd the laws to stop him from foerever entering. Nothing lasts forever. let the courts prove3 that we do not owe him!! Facts will help Mr. Bah.

It could be your Guinean cousin who is not a Sierra leonean like you!! Give to Caesar what is Caesar's. Do unto others as you would like others to do unto you!!

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
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Date Posted: 23:59:40 10/10/07 ()
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"for our country and the the thief, kabba"

Chez Winakabs of the SLPP is that you?

Wonders never cease ! How are the tables turned?

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 03:31:44 10/11/07 ()
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It is me Cornie, what do you mean by "How are the tables turned".

I have always mentained that I put my country above party politics. I'll await your response to go further.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: JOHN
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Date Posted: 18:04:58 10/10/07 ()
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CHEZ,HOW MUCH DID WANZA PAID YUO FOR COMING TO HIS DEFENCE.IF YOU KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT THE CASE,CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIOS
IS IT TRUE THAT THE BOAT COST WANZA $200,000?
WHY WAS HE ASKING THE SIERRA LEONE GOVT TO PAY $5,500.000 FOR THE SO CALL FAST BOAT.
PLEASE STOP EXPOSING YOUR TRUE UNPATRIOTIC,SELFISH AND NON-SIERRA LEONEAN SIDE.
HOW MUCH MARK-UP IS THAT?DO THE MATHS.I BELIEVE YOU ARE ONE OF WANZA'S AGENT OF BOY FRIEND

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 18:52:19 10/10/07 ()
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May God have mercy on you for calling me a faggot. The price quoted by mr. Bah is not true. I have never in my life accepted any bribe from anyone for doing that which is just. Show me a gun-boat that costs $200,000.00 in the early 90s?

I have a right to come to the defence of anyone whom in my belief is been treated unjustly. As stated, I was privileged to be partof a team that was trying to negotiated the payment of the sums owed to mr. Wanza. i have not met the man. he was in beirut when i saw the ducments on the debts owed to him by our government.

The matter is in the hands of the ECOWAS Community Court and sure hope the truth will come out. You are entitled to your opinion on the matter but I speak what i know and do not speculate or take everything others say about another.

I know I love my country and will be going home soon to at last attempt to serve my country.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Joseph
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Date Posted: 07:45:56 10/11/07 ()
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how much wanza bought the boat and how much are we paying him

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Tayyib Bah
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Date Posted: 11:36:24 10/10/07 ()
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Chez, I am sure you are mistaking me for my cousin Tayyib the Journalist.
I am the police Office who Alie Bangura ordered to be killed but by which time I had left Salone, in 1997.
I never tried to nor collected money from Wanza whom I cannot even separate from Adam.
but the fact of the matter is that Kabbah refused payment because Wanza bought the gun boat for $200,000 and wanted the Governkment to pay $5,000,000. Ar lie?

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Chez Winakabs Europe
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Date Posted: 18:22:31 10/10/07 ()
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Wrong identity - so sorry!
One thing that is certain in the matter is that he supplied goods and was not paid. he dished out so much money demanded from him to help facilitate payment but was never paid and was threatened. I do not think such is a good way to deal with a hardworking businessman. Another guy lost his life because he could not face his creditors after being refused the contract promised him. Our past leaders have a lot to answer to the maker dfor their crimes against their people and hardworking businessmen/woment trying to participate in our socalled laissez-faire market economy.

I lost my Dutch friends because of a similar stunt pulled right in my face and my friends thought I was part of the scam.

take a look again at the whole matter and you will know what they did to wanza - they reduced the friend they once embraced to help them to a man of frustration and losing his purpose to himself, family and friends. The community court is his last hope.

I pray kabba's lies are made available to us all.

My dislike for Kabba stemmed from the day he lied to me about the Sierra leone High Commission in london we had at portland place. I asked him what he was doing about getting it back as it was there before some of us were born and it represented a very dignified status. He assured me niot to worry and that he has finished the final negotiations and it should be jhanded back to us when the building works are completed. the pathological lair looked me in the face and said those words and I trusted him.

God will not forgive kabba and his cronies that denied us the respect we once had when you strolled from regent street to enter our Portland Place mission house. A mere fifty thousand pounds cost us a building that is now worth over twelve million pounds sterling. I am short of words to describe kabba - all i pray now is to meet him in person and show him that he denied me and so many others the opportunity to be able to contribute in the improvement of our status symbol. You shall not have peace tejan kabba!!

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: sesay
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Date Posted: 07:53:02 10/11/07 ()
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how much wanza paid for the boat and how much was he selling the boat to Sierra Leone.CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION SINCE YOU SAID YOU SAW THE DOCUMENTS.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Eddie Grant
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Date Posted: 15:02:41 10/12/07 ()
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I was about to ask the same question. At the moment I'm not siding any party yet as I have very little or no knowledge of the so-called faracas.

But one thing should be made clear on how much the vessel was bought by Mr Wanza.

Chez, you seemed to have deeply involved with this palava, you saw documents of the deal so you must have had a glimpse of the purchase price on the documents, perhaps it's only you who could throw light to this.

Please put us out of this misery.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Erica Adams
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Date Posted: 17:59:02 10/10/07 ()
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If they had a signed contract, that's not Mr. Wanza's problem. As a businessman, it's his job to make money. As government officials, they should have done their homework before making any agreements. If a person is better at his or her job than you are, you can't get mad and refuse payment after you find out you've been outsmarted. If what you say is true about the stated price Mr. Wanza requested and if this amount was agree upon, then this is an example of poor governance.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Eddie Grant
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Date Posted: 15:15:40 10/12/07 ()
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As a businessman, it's his job to make money

So even it involves manupilating others? I don't think its appropriate to dupe others just for the sake of making money. Everyone of us including yourself could be a victim of such actions.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Amie
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Date Posted: 07:59:10 10/11/07 ()
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you should be ashamed to call youself a Sierra Leonean don't you know that bribing a government official is a crime in the US.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Erica Adams
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Date Posted: 09:02:43 10/11/07 ()
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I don't have anything to be ashamed of. I'm speaking strictly about the legality of this issue and not the ethics. I don't like what has happened, but in order for this not to be a legally binding contract, the SaLone government will have to produce evidence that this was an ill gained contract. They will have to go beyond hearsay and speculation.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Tayyib Bah
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Date Posted: 19:13:42 10/10/07 ()
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Erica so you would have preferred Pa Kabbah to pay Wansa $5,000,000 of our money for a rotten gun boat he bought for $200,000? Just because some corrupt politicians were helping him to fleece the country? And you call that poor governance and not corruption!!
Erica, the likes of Mohamed Wansa are a blemish, a curse to blessed Sierra Leone.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: Erica Adams
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Date Posted: 21:26:08 10/10/07 ()
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You're missing the point. If he has a legal contract, that's binding. If people who were in a position of authority signed that contract, the government is obligated to pay. I'm not calling it good governance, but you can't refuse to pay a legal obligation because after the deal is made you feel like the price is not right. Crazy mark ups are not new. We hear reports of things like nails and toilet seats being extremely marked up here in the US. Is it on the seller or the buyers to have good stewardship over the government's money? Mr. Wanza was just doing what any businessman would do, he was trying to get the most money he could for his goods and services. It's not his responsiblity to be compassionate about the plight of Sierra Leone; that's what NGOs are for. If some corrupt Salone politicians were helping Mr. Wanza fleece the country and he has a legal contract, unfortunately Sierra Leone is going to have to pay its bill. I'm not saying this is right, I'm just talking about what is legal.

Subject: Re: Mohamed Wanza Vs The Govt of SL/Tejan Kabbah
From: john
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Date Posted: 18:11:17 10/10/07 ()
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Oh God! another Wanza's boyfriend.God help Salone.

Subject: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: Moses Kpaka
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Date Posted: 10:04:31 10/10/07 ()
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Welcome to the S.L.P.P. Forum
Re: Rev. Kabs Kanu Calling SLPP a Worthless Party?
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Posted by Moses Kpaka on October 10, 2007 at 10:01:29:

In Reply to: Rev. Kabs Kanu Calling SLPP a Worthless Party? posted by John Mannah on October 10, 2007 at 02:11:22:

"The SLPP's macroeconomic reforms and policies have been the best the country has ever witnessed in her entire existence on the planet." (John Mannah)

John Mannah, has the country existed anywhere other than the planet on which it exists now? If so, please state the name of that other planet(s). If not, what is the point of your unnecessary appendage of the phrase "on the planet" to your transparently false statement?

Does the word, redundant, mean anything to you, John Mannah? Or, is there no limit to your poor grasp of the English language, John Mannah?

Only someone who is unfamiliar with economics would describe the transparently failed policies of the internationally notorious, massively corrupt and incompetent SLPP regime of ex-President Ahmad Kabbah and Vice President Solomon Berewa as "best the country has ever witnessed ." By that standard, John Manah, you have demonstrated, using the very best evidence -- your own voluntarily written words -- that you are unfamiliar with the principles of economics of which you claim, in characteristic dishonesty, to be an expert.

The evidence of the SLPP's massive mismanagement of Salone is literally right there before the eyes of any minimally intelligent Sierra Leonean -- throughout the misrule of the SLPP, Sierra Leoneans lived without reliable electricity, potable water, sanitation. That has never been true of any previous government in the history of Sierra Leone. Worse still, throughout the incompetent and corrupt SLPP's rule, Sierra Leone was ranked dead last or second to last in each and every year of the UN's development index. Again, that had never happened under any government in the history of Sierra Leone.

In addition, during the SLPP's maladministration of SL, the country was so internationally notorious for its massive corruption that virtually all the major international donor agencies were unified in condemning the SLPP regime for its corruption. Those agencies included the UN (in May 2006) and the G8, the European Union, and the World Bank (at various times in 2005). Indeed, so pervasive and corrosive was the massive corruption of the SLPP regime of Kabbah and Berewa, that the international community denied the SLPP government's request first request for debt cancellation in 2005. Again, never before had any government in the history of Sierra Leone been denied debt relief, as the SLPP was in 2005, for massive corruption.

Yet, to add insult to the extensive and massive injury inflicted upon millions of Sierra Leoneans by the unpatriotic cabal of kleptomaniac and incompetent traitors of the people otherwise known as the members of the SLPP government of Kabbah and Berewa, Sierra Leone received more foreign aid during the rampage of the corrupt SLPP regime than all the aid received by previous governments combined.

In summary, the most corrupt and incompetent government in the history of Sierra Leone, the SLPP regime of Kabbah and Berewa, received the most foreign aid in the history of Sierra Leone.

Perhaps in correspondence courses taught at third rate colleges, such a dismal performance by the SLPP government over its decade of unprecedented mismanagement of Sierra Leone's economy, somehow, constitutes performance that is the "best the country has ever witnessed in her entire existence." However, those Sierra Leoneans who did not suffer the diminution of their mental capacities in a third rate college that offered correspondence course degrees in economics not worth the paper they are depicted on, know that, before the SLPP virtually destroyed Sierra Leone's economy, there was more reliable electricity, water, and sanitation services in Sierra Leone under the predecessor governments to the SLPP, including those, like the NPRC, which ruled during the rebel war.

Therefore, to state that the policies of the Kabbah-Berewa SLPP regime which drove the standard of living of millions of S/Leoneans to the bottom of the scale human civilization, are the "best the country has ever witnessed in her entire existence" as the demonstrably perennially dim-witted John Manah has stated, is conclusive evidence of his abysmal ignorance of economics, in general, and of the recent economic history of SL, in particular.

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Subject: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP WORTHLESS ( Corrected)
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
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Date Posted: 01:39:24 10/11/07 ()
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Lets feel free to agree or disagree and argue our points without degenerating into unreasonable & abusive language.

Please excuse me, I’m writing this in a great hurry and will try to keep it as short as possible. I could sing some of the glories of the old SLPP…….but we are now living in the present and not the past.

Any student of Sierra Leone history will attest to the solid foundations on which the SLPP stands, and the important role that the SLPP played during the colonial era and right on leading to Independence, although Mr. Stevens the leader of the APC had a case for wanting Elections before Independence. The SLPP held the reigns of national affairs during the first three good years after independence, and the next three under Sir Albert Margai, right up to 1967 when for the first time in Africa, through peaceful ballot, the SLPP was at the point of relinquishing power to the APC who were appointed to form the next government. Unfortunately this was thwarted by a military intervention on behalf of the democratically defeated SLPP. Defeated at the polls and that military intervention is the origin of all our subsequent troubles. Yes, you can trace it all back to THAT.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=worthless%28+meaning+of&meta=

I too do not agree with descr1ption attributed to the SLPP by Rev. Kabs-Kanu. However I understand that in using such an adjective to register his extreme disappointment he must have exceeded the bounds set by all SLPP sympathisers, especially during their present period of mourning, having just lost both the Parliamentary and presidential elections to the people’s choice.

Here, Maurice Jones is echoing a similar sentiment shared by many destitute Sierra Leoneans who had reposed great hope in the SLPP. No electricity in Freetown. No light, no water. Some English-speaking men and women would also say that’s a worthless government and not be way off the mark either.

This made me angry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tl1Kfpw8j0

You mention that ”a government in power is just as good as the opposition it has. This is because without a strong, competent and hardworking opposition, the government in power in any democracy will not do well.”

I take this to mean that the APC which was in opposition 1996 – 2007 in no small way contributed to making the SLPP government as good as it was. And that without that strong APC. Opposition the SLPP performance would have been much worse. Is that what you meant?
If so it means that the SLPP in opposition is a vital function that will promote a superb performance from the APC, at least by keeping the APC government on its toes. It’s devoutly to be wished that the SLPP will provide the APC with a formidable opposition and to that end I can advice this:

Don’t pick up on each and every trivial matter to empty you canons of criticism on. It will be very much akin to the man that cried wolf and each time laughed, “April Fool!”

Save your shots for matters that are really important.

The APC did not get to win the election by jumping up and down in frenzied opposition each time that a pin dropped.
First build a credible opposition press which is more informative than it is stridently - and excessively opinionated. It is very off-putting to read meaningless exaggerations such as the one penned by messers Sankoh and Bah of the PDL.

As a concerned citizen I will always be on the side of truth and sympathetic and understanding about CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.

Your emphasis on SLPP greatness is heavily on the side of Economic progress, latterly with a growth rate of 7% annually. However that impressive figure did not turn the tide against the SLPP whose boat floundered on accusations of corruption. The annual growth rate could have been much more spectacular than 7% if that tide – of corruption had been stemmed.

There are many other areas of achievement that you do not mention, such as the emphasis on the education of the “girl-child”.

In a true national spirit we ought to support the efforts of the APC to improve the lot of the average Sierra Leonean, where the SLPP left off, to support and not sabotage such efforts.

We now also look forward to improvements on all fronts including sports and including Sierra Leone people living longer, happier and more fulfilling lives, so that father can sing to son:
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/cat+stevens/father+son_20028183.html

SLPP worldwide

http://www.hwforums.com/2195/messages/529.html

Subject: Re: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
To: All
Date Posted: 01:01:04 10/11/07 ()
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Lets feel free to agree or disagree and argue our points without degenerating into unreasonable & abusive language.

Any student of Sierra Leone history will attest to the solid foundations on which the SLPP stands, and the important role that the SLPP played during the colonial era and right on leading to Independence, although Mr. Stevens the leader of the APC had a case for wanting Elections before Independence. The SLPP held the reigns of national affairs during the first three good years after independence, and the next three under Sir Albert Margai, right up to 1967 when for the first time in Africa, through peaceful ballot, the SLPP was at the point of relinquishing power to the APC who were appointed to form the next government. Unfortunately this was thwarted by military intervention on behalf of the democratically defeated SLPP. Defeated at the polls and that military intervention is the origin of all our subsequent troubles. Yes, you can trace it all back to THAT.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=worthless%28+meaning+of&meta=

Here, Maurice Jones is echoing a similar sentiment shared by many destitute Sierra Leoneans who had reposed great hope in the SLPP. No electricity in Freetown. NO light, no water. Some English-speaking men and women would also say that’s a worthless government and not be way off the mark either.

This made me angry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tl1Kfpw8j0

You mention that”a government in power is just as good as the opposition it has. This is because without a strong, competent and hardworking opposition, the government in power in any democracy will not do well.”

I take this to mean that the APC which was in opposition 1996 – 2007 in no small way contributed to making the SLPP government as good as the APC. Is that what you meant?
If so it means that the SLPP in opposition is avatar function that will promote good performance from the APC, at least by keeping the APC government on its toes. It’s devoutly to be wished that the SLPP will provide the APC with a formidable opposition and to that end I can advice this:

Don’t pick up on each and every trivial matter to empty you barrels of criticism on. It will be very much akin to the man that cried wolf and laughed “April Fool!”

Save your shots fro matters that are really important.

The APC did not get to win the election by jumping up and down in frenzied opposition each time that a pin dropped.
First build a credible opposition press which is more informative than it is stridently - and excessively opinionated. It is very off putting to read meaningless exaggerations such as the one penned by messers Sankoh and Bah of the PDL.

AS a concerned citizen I will always be on the side of truth and sympathetic and understanding about CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.

Your emphasis on SLPP greatness is heavily on the side of Economic progress, lastly with a growth rate of 7% annually. However impressive figure did not turn the tide against the SLPP whose boat floundered on accusations of corruption. The annual growth rate could have been much more spectacular than 7% if that tide – of corruption had been stemmed.

There are many other areas of achievement that you do not mention, such as the emphasis on the education of the “girl-child”.

IN a true national spirit we ought to support the efforts of the SLPP to improve the lot of the average Sierra Leonean, where the SLPP left off, to support and not sabotage such efforts.

WE now also look forward to improvement on all fronts including sports and including Sierra Leone people living longer, happier and more fulfilling lives, so that Father can sing to son:
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/cat+stevens/father+son_20028183.html

SLPP worldwide
http://www.hwforums.com/2195/wwwboard.cgi

Subject: Re: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: T.Cole
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Date Posted: 16:23:27 10/10/07 ()
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John Mannah, has the country existed anywhere other than the planet on which it exists now? If so, please state the name of that other planet(s). If not, what is the point of your unnecessary appendage of the phrase "on the planet" to your transparently false statement? ---Moses Kpaka

Hey Moses, that is too, too funny! LOL

Subject: Re: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: Shembu
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Date Posted: 10:51:23 10/10/07 ()
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I read today's editorial and I am APC and not SLPP. But I disagree with the Hon. Rev. Kabbs-Kanu's depiction of the SLPP. For the sake of reconciliation, we must hence forth stop using demeaming adjectives to describe each other's political affiliation. Calling the SLPP a worthless party is totally un-called for and maybe irresponsible.

May be the Reverend is calling for attacks from the irresponsible folks on the other side of the fence by engaging in meaningless name calling. I hope he did that in error and not purposefully.

Subject: Re: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: Eku
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Date Posted: 18:02:11 10/12/07 ()
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I see most folks here may have forgotten that it was the corrupt, undemocratic and one-party rule of the APC that brought Sa Lone to where it is today.

I think this new government should not only go after those who just got booted out, but also investigate back to the time of APC corruption and meltdown of the country.

Subject: Re: RE: REV. KABS KANU CALLING THE SLPP A WORTHLESS PARTY?
From: Tunde
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Date Posted: 16:19:31 10/10/07 ()
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Shembu, before there can be reconciliation, there must be accountability. The slpp must be held accountable. after the commissiond of enquory are finished, and any one who is found guilty has paid the price, then we can have reconciliation. but not before.

all this talk about in the spirit of reconciliation is jazz. the people demand accountability from those who mlooted their money and kept them in the dark at night, without electricity during the day, and got fat and rich from impoverishing the people.

Subject: AND REV.KABS KANU IS AN OBJECTIVE JOURNALIST
From: okdok
To: All
Date Posted: 13:07:56 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: okdok@yahoo.com
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Rev. personally hate SLPP from the go.

Subject: THE COME BACK KID!
From: Mr President
To: All
Date Posted: 03:46:50 10/10/07 ()
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PMDC grabbed four top ministerial posts. Is Charles Margia running the
country behind the scene?

Subject: Re: THE COME BACK KID!
From: babbob
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Date Posted: 07:44:35 10/10/07 ()
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Its possible that the Prez is just honouring his part of a deal made before the runoff. Who knows what was discussed. They said APC/PMDC coalition

Subject: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: UK5
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Date Posted: 03:45:45 10/10/07 ()
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Man enters a forum to make his own little contribution on the new APC government's appointment of cabinet. Gave his opinion like everybody else! Islam and the perception of the Arabs on African governments was amply featured in his point. Never did he advocate for a total flooding of Islamic fundamentalists in his beloved land. God forbid! Lost his beloved grandmother in the rebel war. Never wished for anymore mayhem in his fatherland. Just expressing what he thought to be a point of concern. Freedom of expression, ain't it! Subject may be loudly discussed in our local circles even in Sierra Leone - perhaps within the people concerned! Just a point of observation for God's sake! In fact, President Koroma must have heard him, for indeed, he responded well.

Shocking to see fellow netters take man's contribution way out of context. Considering themselves to be more Sierra Leoneans than him? Coming from different worlds, expressing ideas from a different perspective, man was just being informative! Man has always been taking his role as a good Ambassador. Conveyed what the Arabs wish, and tried to portray, quite distinctively, what we stand for as a nation. Man even gave a short line as a sample of the usual response he gives that preserves his country's identity and independence. Will they mind reading his piece again? No! Too intoxicated with election victory, it's now 'Zero Tolerance' for another person's view. Should have asked for more samples, if they wish to know more. But, emotionally constipated, blinded by the anxiety to hastily make negative comments, the generation of vagabonds appear to be unrepentant for insulting a man of peace. A whole goddamn week has passed!

And indeed, the Holy Month of Ramadan shall come to pass. He shall perhaps be more expressive. Just a couple of days more, Sylvia Blyden will be a distant joke.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: sid
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Date Posted: 18:54:30 10/10/07 ()
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MAN, Am I the only person that sense a pattern of constrain in your writing, trying to keep your emotions in check, nonetheless we are the once that are emotionally constipated with no brains.

Obviously you have some excellent language skills, impressive article, I am sure many agreed with you but did not respond, keep in mind that the majority of responds come from when someone disagreed with an issue.

If you may recall I am one of those that disagreed and responded. Evidently I find your observations reasonable, but your analysis are antiquated and ostracized, if allowed to thrive will be very unprogressive.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 05:37:54 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: dator6071.161.gbgsd.se at 62.88.181.216

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Man if you are planning to go to war after Ramzan,then you have fasted for no good.How can you restrain yourself for thirty days and decide to go back to your old ways after?

If you believe you can come to this forum and bash people and get away with it,you need to think again because the regulars here are no strangers to external attacks and will be waiting for you.

If you are confident you can put up a good fight and win, then you will be sadly disappointed because you will be overwhelmed with the strongest resistance ever!

The best thing you can do is to make people understand your position and try to be convincing that they got your message wrong.But it will be a herculean task for you to be that convincing when the message itself was self-explanatory and smacked of threats.If your views reflected those of any islamic organisation,then you guys better fine-tune your plans or else you will be considered extremists which I have tried to avoid.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: UK5
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Date Posted: 08:13:40 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: unikad5@yahoo.com
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Your piece was good but you seem to have got it all wrong in just one aspect. Ain't anticipating to put up a good fight as if I'm going to be graded. Just intend to be agile and tactful in my self defense. This issue of being traditionally perceived as a straightjacket Mullah sometimes gives others the audacity to be offensive when replying to one's postings. An enigma raises curiosity. Once the idea is established that the Mullah has the potential of 'poking fingers' in self defense, the ideal atmosphere of mutual civility might prevail in discussions.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 09:16:11 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: dator6071.161.gbgsd.se at 62.88.181.216

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Actually what I would like you to do is to present your views or arguments tactfully as you have mentioned.Refrain from any agressiveness or threats or insolence;be tolerant and patient.People have different perception of things and so respond differently too.Always leave room for discussion.Don't feel offended by any negative post and don't be hindered by that.There must be people who will see some thing positive in what you are trying to say.If you are going to counter anybody's opinion do it such that the person will have no room to maneuvre but to capitulate or subscribe to your opinion.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: UK5
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Date Posted: 12:01:39 10/10/07 ()
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AAAAAY O'LANGBA! Enough of your sermon! There's a renown misconception among the majority of you folks living in the west that we are all embroiled in the 9/11 ideology, simply beause we live in the Arab world. I never said that all you guys stink because you take care of old people in nursing homes. You guys waste no time to jump into conclusions that my posting smacks of funlamentalist ideology. The first narrow-minded peacock that replied to my posting called me a bigot. I was going to ridicule the hell out of him, but I had a change of heart.

I can't be held responsible if some people just can't understand my posting. If the approach is inviting for a debate, then the devil in man will go hiding. But if their's is agressive, arrogantly yet unjustifialby condemning, then I had to just go silent. You can easily read from the stuff they post and deduce their mindset. But I can't keep silent forever. Gotta let them know that we all have a devil in us. We all just try to pacify it [the devil] with a civilized exposition.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 01:31:41 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: master-02.brg.sgsnet.se at 193.11.202.74

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Lol! ROTFLMAO! Don't get me started! I have only done what I believe should be done.If you consider it a sermon so be it as you are entitled to your opinions.

And please it is derogatory to address me as Orlangba.Next time you either address me as 'KORTHOR' or ENGINEER.

Boy it is better to take care of the elderly in western nursing homes(which in itself is an islamic duty)than to be a docile arab bootlicker which is the most horrible thing to do.

Now going back to your first thread where you thought side-lining muslims for cabinet or diplomatic positions will be a cause for concern for the islamic world,if you have been following events that have recently unfolded in the political arena,you must have heaved a sigh of relief.With a muslim woman slated to head the foreign ministry and about three or four muslim men slated to head other ministries like mines,justice,presidential affairs etc.,I believe your fears of reducing muslim influence or marginalizing muslims are now allayed. I beleive you must be happy too to read on this site yesterday that the imams paid a courtesy call on the prezo at state house where he assured them of full support in all spheres compatible with his vision of a new Salone. You should know that even though the prezo is a christian, he has a very strong islamic background.He is well aware of islamic values and the contribution of the islamic world to the development of Salone.He knows Salone is a member of the 55-member strong OIC.

So UK5 THE LOVER it is hightime we put this issue to rest and think of another view from the islamic world and this time let it be more social than political.

Subject: Re: A View From The Islamic World 2
From: Kabudu Gen
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Date Posted: 12:39:07 10/10/07 ()
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UK5, I must admit I like your agility of prose and language. You are, no doubt, talented with the quill. Post your piece and do not be unnecessarily agitated by the emotion it invokes in others, for that, my brother, is the democratic way. When all is said and done, it is your choice to stick to them guns or beat them into agricultural plows. It's all good, my bro. I look forward to reading and reacting to your posts without rancor in my heart.
All the best,
Kabudu!

Subject: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
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Date Posted: 02:36:17 10/10/07 ()
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A Profile of Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

A profile of Sierra Leone’s Zainab Bangura
- Wednesday 10 October 2007.
By Osman Benk Sankoh.
It was a late evening Sierra Leone’s Independence Day party in the Liberian capital, Monrovia. A lot of Sierra Leonean expatriates working with the UN systems in that country were around. The DJ with much unbridled gusto was dishing out intercontinental tracks that kept every one present permanently on the stage dancing. From Congo to California and Manila to Siberia, the DJ was just reeling out the very best of soundtracks that the world could offer.
Soon, it was the turn of our own Emerson Bockarie’s ‘Tutu party’ to be unleashed from the DJ’s jukebox. The atmosphere erupted into an explosive musical volcano as Sierra Leoneans as well as their Liberian hosts and other internationals, ran helter-skelter, grabbed colleagues or companions and moved on stage to display their dancing talents.
On the dance floor that night was a prominent Sierra Leonean who had just relocated to Liberia to work with the UN peacekeeping Mission. Forget at least for a second that she was a presidential aspirant in the 2002 polls, don’t mention also that she has been a civil society activist all her life and also, one very prominent in being among others; a human rights defender, an anti-corruption crusader and even a chartered insurer like President Koroma ; Zainab Hawa Bangura was on stage doing justice to ‘Tutu Party’ much to the envy of those present .Her prized art of dancing that night could have made Beyonce and Shakira look like apprentices.
Amidst the resounding applause she and her team received after dancing to ‘Tutu Party’, the floor was now set to talk about politics back home. Some people were curious to know if Zainab was ever going to enter the presidential race in the not too distant future. Particularly of concern were also rumours that PMDC’s Charles Margai had tipped her to be his running mate.
Well, if they were expecting answers in the affirmative, they were in for a rude shock. Zainab never traded her smiles for clues on her political future. For the young lady who was just beginning her UN career, her major preoccupation was how she was going to make a difference in her new capacity as Chief of Civil Affairs, provide motherly love to her son who was wrapping up studies at the university of Sierra Leone and of course, love and affection for her dear husband.
However, none of the above could stop tongues wagging her name as amongst those fit for governance. Even without being in the political limelight in the run-up to the just concluded polls, Zainab, it was believed and widely discussed, has something innate in her that the country could benefit from.
And so, when it was time for discussions in the court of public opinion on Koroma’s possible cabinet, the rumour mill started flowing left, right and center. While others openly vowed that they were privy to Koroma’s list in which Zainab’s name had already been ticked for the Finance Ministry, others swore on oath that they can authoritatively confirm that Koroma had already earmarked her for the Foreign office. State House sources, according to a local daily also mentioned her as a possible cabinet appointee.
While all this was going on, Zainab, who is so passionate about her UN job, didn’t allow this to bother her. She never commented one bit on these speculations and thus, when she received a call from His Excellency late one evening while in the UK for vacation and exactly a few hours after she was guest at a BBC Network Africa Breakfast show, Her Royal Highness (apologies, a BBC texter) knew exactly where the conversation with the ‘Obai’ was going to end. It was a less than three minutes call but H.E’s request was simple, “Zainab, I want you to consider coming back home to serve your people and in my government as Foreign Affairs Minister,” the President was said to have said and now by her name being on the list of cabinet appointees, it goes without saying that Zainab Hawa Bangura must have consented even though it would have meant holding a mini domestic conference first with her husband and son on whether to serve or not to serve.
Though she always considers herself, “an African Muslim woman, a first generation to be educated in my family,” Zainab, like many women then, started life the very hard way.
Born December 18, 1959, at age 12, she already knew how to perfectly take care of a family. This, it was believed was imbibed in her by her Muslim cleric father and mother, who, though never darkened the doors of school, wanted their only daughter to be a shining light for the family.
In her mid 30’s, she was chasing men with AK- 47s, mortars and RPGs out of power for the restoration of democracy. In her early 40’s, she had a go at the highest office in the land and though, unsuccessful, she left an indelible impression that gone are the days when women were only relegated to the kitchen while politics was a sport for men only.
And if failure then was just an added impetus to her aspiration for higher heights, Zainab quickly rekindled her efforts and all of a sudden, what she failed in getting as president quickly came to pass when she started wining and dining with Presidents, Princes and Princesses and even Queens and Kings.
A few days ago, she was (of course, she must be cleaning her closet in the UN now) an egg head with the status of a Director(D-1) working with the United Nations Mission in Liberia where she heads the largest Section in the mission, Civil Affairs with oversight responsibilities on all government ministries in that country and today, Madam Bangura, who established and transformed notable institutions like Campaign For Good Governance(CGG) and the anti corruption watchdog, National Accountability Group(NAG) into household names within and without the country is planning on re-energizing her efforts in being the country’s face on the international scene.
If confirmed in parliament, Zainab will be the second female the country has ever had in that capacity after Madam Shirley Gbujama.
Believed to be the blue eyed girl of the International community, Zainab, just like Koroma himself started life as a Chartered Insurer at the National Insurance Company. She was later to cross path with Koroma again when she joined the former at the Reliance Insurance Trust Corporation (RITCORP). Though the new president was her immediate supervisor at RITCORP, little I am sure, Zainab would have imagined that she was ever going to work with Koroma at a time like this and indeed, as the President’s trusted appointee in charge of Foreign Affairs.
Like Koroma again, Zainab started schooling at the Magburaka Government Secondary School for Girls (Mathora)(which is the feamle companion of the Magburaka Secondary School for Boys, the school Ernest Koroma attended) in 1971 and by 1976, she had attained the status of Senior Prefect.
At The Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School (AWMS), Zainab, in 1979 won accolades for proficiency and reliability, an enviable record that has always been hugely contested for in that institution.
After her undergraduate studies at Fourah Bay College, the UN diplomat did her post-graduate studies at the Nottingham University and the City University Business School also in the UK. A former Reagan- Fascell Democracy Fellow at NED (National Endowment for Democracy), the qualified chartered insurer also serves as member for various international organizations including the steering committee of the World Movement for Democracy, Foundation for West Africa, OSIWA and the International Crisis Group in Brussels. She also has an outstanding relationship with Transparency International.
Zainab has also served as consultant for notable UN institutions like UNDP and UNHCR among others. Madam Bangura has also received various awards nationally and internationally on Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance for her work in Sierra Leone including at the United States Congress in June last year, which also saw her making a visit to the Oval office to meet with President George W Bush.
Believed to be a close friend to Africa’s first female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the Foreign Affairs designate has travelled extensively in all five continents and also has as friends, several Heads of State and government. This and other extensive international contacts she has are valuable assets she could infuse into her new foreign job.
Madam Bangura first came into public reckoning in 1996, when she, together with other unarmed women challenged the then NPRC regime at the various Bintumani Conferences with her voice being the loudest amongst those calling for the military to go back to the barracks and hand power to the politicians, through the ballot box.
Her role, even as a refugee in Guinea during the 1997 interregnum is all there to see and even read. She was a constant face in the premises of the US State Department and UN headquarters in New York lobbying for support in her die-hard quest for the restoration of ‘constitutional order.’ She was also a major power broker during the various peace negotiations that were held between the government and the then rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF) outfit.
Undoubtedly, Zainab, like a child who knows how to wash her hands clean and eat with ‘Obais’, has etched her name both within and without the walls of Sierra Leone. Though only for a short while, she is leaving an indelible imprint on the operations of her Civil Affairs Section, believed to be the most complex and biggest not only in the UN mission in Liberia but for all peacekeeping missions the world over.
She took care of 16 government Ministries and 30 government agencies and public corporations. Though she will greatly be missed by her UN colleagues, Zainab is surely going to be an asset to the new government in terms of rebuilding the image of the country and resource mobilization in order to meet the great expectations of President Koroma’s victory. Because she has also travelled to every nook and cranny of the country to raise funds and had supported a lot of women’s organizations, Zainab will surely be of help in healing the wounds created by a very bitter just ended electioneering process. Her pastimes are, reading and regular workouts in the gym. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome Madam Bangura to our Foreign Affairs ministry!
Photo: Zainab Bangura and US president George Bush.

A profile of Sierra Leone’s Zainab Bangura
http://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/article.php3?id_article=1868

Subject: Lost Daughter
From: Kabba Sorie Sillah
To: All
Date Posted: 12:08:57 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: udattakeam@yahoo.com
Entered From: at 12.16.8.5

Message:
Hello All,
I need help in locating my daughter. Her name is Fatmatta Sillah, and her mother's maiden name is Augusta Sombo Faya. The last I heard was that they were residing either in Maryland or Minnesota. Please if you have any information email me at the above address or call me directly 301-674-0314.
Thanks.

Subject: Re: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: KLA
To: All
Date Posted: 14:32:54 10/10/07 ()
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"Indeed, Zainab Bangura, the only female presidential candidate to challenge President Kabbah's successful bid for a second term in 2002, blames her poor showing in the election on a malicious rumour that she opposed female circumcision. She got less than one percent of the vote.

Ms Bangura, who now runs an anti-corruption watchdog organisation called the National Accountability Group, admits that she almost bled to death while undergoing circumcision as a teenager, but refuses to condemn the practice or the secret societies that enforce it.

It would be impossible for any uncircumcised woman to be elected in Sierra Leone, because she would be unable to win votes in the interior, Ms Bangura told 'IRIN'. "A woman from Freetown and the Western Area would get no chance to be a successful politician if she were not part of a secret society," Ms Bangura explained. "Those of us who joined the society are expected to support it - we cannot stand out and criticise it, otherwise you will be sidelined by the family," she added.

One will hope that Ms.Zainab Bangura TAKES a more DIPLOMATIC position on the issue FGM, when she becomes the Diplomatic face of Sierra LEONE.

It will be prudent to confirm her words as quoted on the linked site below. The Global Feminists and Female rights advocates will certainly have some questions for her.

tstm
xx

Subject: Re: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: SAVE SA LONE
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Date Posted: 11:25:35 10/10/07 ()
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Zainab was one of the people who was involved in the brutal killings of 2 gentlemen burn to death in front of the Law Court building,Freetown.She was among the people calling patriotic sierra leoneans Junta collaborators sending innocent people to their graves.Please lets ask all the nenessary questions before it is too late.

Subject: Re: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: John K.
To: All
Date Posted: 06:12:26 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: ginamissah@hotmail.com
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Good job, Benk. I am positive that Zainab will perform.Congratulations on your recent appointment, Mrs. Bangura

Subject: Re: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: Mr President
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Date Posted: 04:27:24 10/10/07 ()
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Thanks for sharing Zainab’s achievements and qualifications. What an
impressive background; she seems to have national and international
political clout. But the question remains, will she deliver in this
capacity? Don’t forget that the ministry of Foreign Affairs is no joke.
She will be the face of Sierra Leone in the international community and
task with many responsibilities to name a few, luring investors to
Freetown, seeking international aids, and leveraging political resources
around world to help with the rebuilding process.

We have seen many political appointees over the years with impressive
resumes, but when it was time to deliver, they were lame duck.

Out of curiosity, how many international languages is she fluent in?

I am going to be optimistic and not to prejudge her or make any
assertion. We will keep the magnifying glass on her.

Subject: Re: Ms. Zainab Bangura, minister of Foreign Affairs & Intl Co-op
From: Cornelius Hamelberg
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Date Posted: 10:20:37 10/10/07 ()
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Of course she will deliver. She's an excellent choice...could be the next president of Sierra
Leone and there she would deliver too.

Subject: Watch Out! Here they come with hypocrisy - TEGLOMA
From: Watch man
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Date Posted: 00:31:19 10/10/07 ()
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I am amazed to see the most tribalistic group (tegloma) who were and are still trying to destroy the country with their divisive rhetoric is now praising the very party they dehumanized few days ago. There are people in the tegloma group who always argues that the group is for every sierra Leonean and is not politically one sided. Contrary to this claim, I have seen a double standard. Sylvester Johnny a member of tegloma, Alieu sesay, Alpha Saidu B, John E. Leigh, and a host of others are tegloma fanatics who were calling their parents and family members back home and told them that the APC is coming to get them. In 2002, tegloma spent according to Lansana Nyallay, $43,000 on SLPP and ZERO dollars on other parties. In the recent election tegloma is one of the financial sources of the SLPP and most of its members openly threatened the APC.
All of a sudden, tegloma is praising the APC government. What's going on here. Ernest, watch out. They are coming to destroy you.

Subject: Re: TEGLOMA IS OPEN TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS
From: Sylvester Johnny
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Date Posted: 13:01:37 10/10/07 ()
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Message:
THESE STATEMENTS ARE NOT THE OFFICIAL VIEWS OF THE TEGLOMA INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION INC. AND ITS CONSISTENT CHAPTERS.These views are mine as an active member of Tegloma.
Sylvester Johnny is not only a member of Tegloma but he is the FINANCIAL SECRETARY of Tegloma International Federation . I am proud of my membership of Tegloma and I will encourage all meaningful Sierra Leonean to join one of our chapters.Please contact me if you need information of the chapter representatives in your area.
Tegloma is a NON POLITICAL organization that is open to all Sierra Leoneans. We do not support any particular candidate or political party. We are a 501(c)(3) organization with 23 chapters in the United States, Canada, UK/Ireland and Sierra Leone. Our membership spans across geographical boundaries, tribe and origin. Our Delaware chapter is headed by a TEMNE woman, the Houston chapter is headed by a Liberian married to a Sierra Leonean and other chapters like Arizona etc have members who are Temnes. The Georgia chapter has two Cameroonian citizens. Recently Tegloma has provided scholarship to the best WASCE and BECCE students in the North, South, East and West of Sierra Leone. We have acquired a land in Bo to develop a project for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone. No one benefit from his/her membership of Tegloma other than giving back to their communities and Sierra Leone. Tegloma is the only Sierra Leonean organization that has existed for 32 years.
Tegloma believes that we are above petty politics and therefore we are supportive of the new government. We are not forming an allegiance with APC as some of you or the media are portraying. We are ready to work with the government of the day to help improve the lives of the average Sierra Leonean. It is untrue to say that Tegloma provided financial support to the SLPP in the last election. Some members of Tegloma are either members or sympathizers of the SLPP. We have members who are also APC or PMDC. I for one do not want appointment from the current government. I am not a supporter of APC and I do not see myself doing so very easily. I have praised EBK for appointing David Carew as Finance Minister and I will provide support in other ways to help my fellow Sierra Leoneans. For those who care to know. I have been in professional practice since 1993 even though I am still very young. I received my ACCA qualification in 1997, worked as Financial Controller in The Gambia from 1998-2001 and I curently manage a department of 6 with a budget of over $5M as Senior Finance Manager. I am also very active in United Way activities in the Bay area.

Subject: Re: TEGLOMA IS OPEN TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS
From: John E. Leigh
To: All
Date Posted: 15:52:37 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: johnernestleigh@yahoo.com
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Message:
Dear Mr. Sylvester Johnny:

I am delighted to learn from your posting that Tegloma is now open to all Sierra Leoneans regardless of tribal language. This was not the case during the early part of my tenure as ambassador in DC.

Then, I had cause to review the Tegloma Constitution prior to attending one of its functions in Philadelphia as their invited guest of honor. During this review, I concluded that only Mende-speakers are qualified to become members of Tegloma. I then raised this issue as not an ideal constitutional requirement during my visit. A key Tegloma leader – then and now - took umbrage at that my innocent, helpful comment and to this day I have a distant relationship with him although I hold absolutely no grudges.

I also understand that tribal superiority complex by Eastern elements of Tegloma and their block voting were so severe that the organization split into two and Bondaysiah for Tegloma dissidents, mostly Southerners, was born.

Tegloma is also closely associated with the SLPP. They’ve contributed financially to the party; they as listed in official party records as a party support organization and in this capacity are allocated seats and voting rights at SLPP conventions including the notorious Makeni Nominating ConBention of September 2005.

In my view, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a non-tribal Tegloma having a close organizational association with the SLPP. Nor is there anything improper about Tegloma’s leaders pledging their organization’s and their own personal loyalty and support to the NEW APC government of the day. Thank you for your attention. - JL

Subject: Re: TEGLOMA IS OPEN TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS
From: Sylvester Johnny
To: All
Date Posted: 16:41:09 10/10/07 ()
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Message:
Tegloma as an organization has evolved a lot since its establishment in 1975.In a recent CD project with Sierra Leone musicians, the Chairman of Tegloma International Federation clearly indicated that Tegloma is NON POLITICAL and our current constitution adopted at the mini convention in May 2007 clearly illustrates that. We are a 501(c)(3) organization with requirements form IRS. I do not know of any organization called BONDAYSIAH. The organization may have contributed to the SLPP cause in the past but no more. We refused to support our past president (Lansana Nyallay) when he went to declare for SLPP leadership. The SLPP party may have to update their records, we are not required to have a seat as a delegate in any party convention. That will be against IRS requirements.
Our inauguration dance is scheduled to be in New England. I would appreciate if you could attend. It is just next door to you. I could also ask the chapter representatives out there to contact you.
As you know, I am actively involved in organizing the SLPP party in North America. This effort has no bearing with my role in Tegloma.

Subject: Re: TEGLOMA IS OPEN TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS
From: John E. Leigh
To: All
Date Posted: 13:33:12 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: johnernestleigh@yahoo.com
Entered From: at 64.69.127.101

Message:
Dear Mr. Johnny:

I very much appreciate your excellent explanation and look forward to a Sierra Leonean organization whose membership is open equally to all Sierra Leoneans regardless of tribe. I also hope that when elections are held in Tegloma the officer corps will be representative of Tegloma's national membership.

With regard to the instant posting by Sabanoh, I am aware that Tegloma contributed funds to help provide sustenance to the exiled government of Tejan Kabbah in Conakry in 1997, an act I aplauded.

I also know that the Kamajors played an exemplary role is freeing our country from violent coupligans and rebels. But for the Kamajors, our country could have been a vassal state under the control of Charles Taylor and Blaise Campore with Foday Sankoh and Maskita as their puppets. However, there were excesses committed by retrogade CDF members who defied Chief Hinga Norman's leadership and went on to committ atrocities against innocent civilians - including their own very people - as well as stole property from poor people.

Lets hope that our country will no longer suffer from poor governance. Thank you. - JL

PS: Please keep me informed about your activities in New England. Thanks.- JL

Subject: Re: TEGLOMA IS OPEN TO ALL SIERRA LEONEANS
From: Sabanoh
To: All
Date Posted: 18:28:58 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: Sabanoh007@yahoo.com
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I have never met a liar like you, you know that the Tegloma club was created by the mendes for the mendes. When the war was at its height Tegloma was supporting Hinga Norman who was the head of the kamajor. Tegloma held fund raisings in the major cities to give money to Hinga Norman to buy weapons to kill non mendes. Hinga was your hero and he was arrested with the help of Kabba because even Kabba was at awe at what this coward was doing to innocent people. Its a shame he is not alive today so he could be given the "Doe Treatment". Lonta.

Subject: Re: Watch Out! Here they come with hypocrisy - TEGLOMA
From: John E. Leigh
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Date Posted: 10:48:38 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: johnernestleigh@yahoo.com
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Once again and for the information of all I, John E. Leigh, am NOT a member of Tegloma, never have and I have no intention to be. Thank you. - JL

Subject: Re: Watch Out! Here they come with hypocrisy - TEGLOMA
From: Mr President
To: All
Date Posted: 02:21:26 10/10/07 ()
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Message:
You made some interesting points regarding the sincerity of some of
the political groups. Majority of the political/action groups in
Freetown support the party of the day. It has been going on for
decades; the Tegloma situation is not a unique one.

We have to put our tribal differences aside and work for the betterment
of the country and her populace. The bottom line is the people are
suffering – basic necessities are lacking. Ernest needs to surround
himself with people of like minds - integrity, leadership acumen,
politically savvy, experience and are willing to put the interest of the
country first. All these groups and individuals dashing to Freetown to
seek political appointments or government contracts is for their own
interest.

My fellow Sierra Leoneans let the past be the past. Lets work together
for the betterment of the country and her people. We should set aside
our differences and vindictiveness for the sake of harmony and
prosperity for our beloved Sierra Leone. Ernest should appoint
individuals that have the country at heart and are capable of doing the
job regardless of what side of the political aisle they are on.

Subject: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: Yaya Fanusie
To: All
Date Posted: 00:19:16 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: saigobe@lanset.com
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Forumites:
What are the functions/duties/roles of Minister of Finance?

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA
To: All
Date Posted: 10:37:39 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: SAIDUBANGSO@AOL.COM
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Uncle Yaya, the function for the minister of Finance is to be an intermediary between his minister and Cabinet and parliament.

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: Bangura is wrong
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Date Posted: 10:53:16 10/10/07 ()
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You failed to answer the man's qu. You are a fool forever and not fit to be imam.

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: azz
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Date Posted: 02:11:48 10/11/07 ()
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well, what are the functions of an imam? answer dat ba.

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: Nar Sabi Talk
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Date Posted: 09:25:17 10/10/07 ()
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*Oversees the country's financial and monetary policies and monitors the implementation thereof by competent agencies.

*Prepares the country's general budget, discuss it with other government agencies, and monitors the implementation thereof.

*Maintains the records of all current accounts between the Ministry and other government agencies.

*Controls the antecedent prior to expending from budget allocat1on in all government agencies.

*Oversees the country's revenue gathering procedures and ensures the conformity of these procedures with the established set of regulations and bylaws.

*Oversees finalization of the governments' annual closing accounts record of expenditures.

*Supervises and maintains government properties.

*Represents the country to international and regional economic and financial organizations, pursue financial and economic information worldwide, and prepare the necessary studies and reports connected therewith.

*Gives effect to the country's decisions regarding foreign aid.

*Implements the country's policy with respect to granting loans to Sierra Leonean citizens and businesses in different development areas through the commercial banks and the specialized credit institutions.

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: fact
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Date Posted: 02:14:19 10/11/07 ()
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Message:
wow, dis na di most difficult ministry.

Subject: Re: What are the functions of the Minister of Finance?
From: Sylvester Johnny
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Date Posted: 13:10:05 10/10/07 ()
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Message:
A very good try.90-95% right

Subject: Prof Joko Smart Stashes 89 Million Leones,
From: DIAMINT PEDDLER
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Date Posted: 23:56:06 10/09/07 ()
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At Anti-Corruption Commission:Prof Joko Smart Stashes 89 Million Leones, Dishes Out $25,000 In Makeni

While Professor Joko Smart of the Anti Corruption Commission may be contemplating sacking some employees at the commission, he has refused to tender his letter of resignation as ordered by State House, stating that he would only resign when he feels it is necessary.

Though his approach to his superior could be described as in subornation, that notwithstanding, he should be able to give an account of the Le 89 Million stashed somewhere in his office that he is preventing some junior members of staff of the commission to see.

The Le 89 Million is public money retrieved from Samuel Huggins, Prince Parker, Ngauja and others who were caught in the Anti Corruption net few months back as they had embarked on cashing out recycled cheques at the Central Bank, one of their “survival skills”

Meanwhile, Festus Robin Taylor, “blue-eye boy” to the commissioner has already assured Samuel Huggins and others that their files would never reached the door steps of either the Law Officers department or the Law Court building. To keep to his words, he has secured the files in a separate place under lock and key.

Furthermore, what has remained unexplained to this date by Professor Joko Smart is what happened to the $25,000 he took from the account of the commission on the pretext that the money would be used to pay office rent at Makeni; in the Bombali district for the Anti Corruption Commission “We don’t know what happened to the money” was the response of a member of the investigation team at the ACC.

When questioned by this press as to why he refused to comply with the others from State House, Professor Smart said “I will only resign when I thought it fit” making reference to the ex-South African leader, Mr. Nelson Mandela while he was in jail and was being threatened by one of the inmates that he was going to beat him up until he defecates “Mandela told him that he would do that when it was time for him to do so” Similarly I would resign when it is time” Professor Smart said.

About the $25,000 and the Le89 Million, the ACC boss trivialized the issue and then dismissed the journalist.

Subject: Re: Prof Joko Smart Stashes 89 Million Leones,
From: Mr President
To: All
Date Posted: 02:51:53 10/10/07 ()
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Message:
I am not sure where you’re getting your information or facts. I find it very
unbelievable that Professor Smart would defy an order from the state
house/president to resign – in African politics. What is his assumption/
correlation behind his comparison with Nelson Mandela – these are two
different situation/circumstances.

Lets try to report factual information and shy away from ambiguous ones
with no basis.

Subject: For SLPP:Is Tejan Kabba the new Humpty Dumpty ??
From: Sheka Tarawalie (Shekito)
To: All
Date Posted: 23:35:55 10/09/07 ()
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By Sheka Tarawalie (Shekito) in Manchester, UK

Those who were recently having sleepless moments day-dreaming (and night-dreaming too) for a continuation of “continuity” have had their dreams transformed into nightmares (and ‘daymares’) by a catalogue of surreal and inter-related events. I mean the apologists who, after the resounding and historic election of the APC government, thought that President Koroma would appoint former SLPP ministers and their cohorts in his cabinet, have got their hopes tumbled and shattered. It was like in the old children’s rhyme of the king’s men being unable to put Humpty Dumpty together again after his great fall.

It all started from an unlikely event. I would call Sorie Fofanah, the outgoing Information Attaché at Sierra Leone’s High Commission in London’s recent open letter to President Koroma as an unlikely event to precipitate or herald the final demise of out-gone President Kabbah - or even the SLPP - because it could not change anything. But it is important, not because Sorie clearly broke the diplomatic code of ethics (not sure he knew about that!) by flouting and bypassing his seniors to make a public statement as to even addressing the president in a most un-diplomatic language, but in the sense that it reminds us of lessons in History. I am not writing here about the ineptitude of a High Commission which does not know how many of its citizens are living in Britain, not to mention knowing about their safety (when poor Zainab Kaloko was gunned down at a party in London, the British police were surprised that our High Commission never made any contact with them about the case); no, I’m not writing about the incompetence of a High Commission whose website has had for several months running now the message “this page will be updated soon”, with its latest news published last April about John Benjamin collecting some donor money or something.

It was Adolf Hitler’s last moments, crouched in a bunker in Berlin with allied (particularly Soviet and American) forces pounding the city, but still surrounded by his loyalists who dreamt that their fears would not come to pass. When Heinrich Himmler wanted to acknowledge the reality, he did not inform his bosses but rather went through journalists (Reuters were the first to report it) to offer to surrender to the western Allies. This brought outrage, especially when Hitler had always regarded Himmler as his “loyal Heinrich” (compare Sorie’s own words, “I am one of President Kabbah’s best friends and loyalists”) who would die where his boss would die. Himmler was head of the Reichsfuhrer-SS with the motto “my honour is loyalty” (similar also to Sorie’s “politics is all about loyalty”), and his proposed defection - which was actually rejected by the Allies - was seen by Hitler as “the most shameful betrayal in human history”. Indeed Sorie’s jaundiced offer to serve the APC is of incomparable and perhaps insignificant proportion to the situation of World War II drama, but it is also a story of betrayal of loyalty. As Hitler perceived Himmler’s action, so Kabbah (well, as reflected in the writings of Kabbah’s Adviser, old Sama Banya) would perceive Sorie: that you wouldn’t have headed an organization (Sorie was chief SLPP propagandist) which cussed and cursed your opponent to the last minute and then offer to serve him to save self. Of course, as it happened to Himmler, nobody would ever take Sorie seriously anymore. Yet, after Himmler’s action, which brought confusion in the bunker, the once-feared Fuhrer was not destined to live long. He took his own life!

President Kabbah may not be at the point of taking - he may not even take - his own life, but it’s apparent that the future holds doom. I would not be surprised, in order to try to put up a face, if he soon announces his intention to re-marry - like Hitler did with his long-time mistress Eva Braun. But that would certainly not diminish the fog of uncertainty encompassing the former president’s future. The thin thread of hope that members of his cabinet would be retained by President Koroma has just been dealt a devastating blow with the release of the names of a new cabinet. I am not too sure about how John Benjamin would feel now after attempting a last-ditch self-seeking reconciliation with his long-time friend whom he never wanted to see become president. I am not sure about how Kabbah is trying to find some consolation here and there about having brought peace - or peace having brought itself during his regime (at an avoidable high cost anyway) - but it’s a moment of deep thought for the ex-president and his men.

In his speech at the state opening of Parliament last Friday, President Koroma had a swipe at Kabbah when in the only line that he made mention of his predecessor by name, he quoted his infamous statement of Sierra Leone having “no business being poor,” but yet we were poorest under his regime. Koroma nailed Kabbah and his SLPP’s political coffin by saying, “when a government fails in its principal duties of good governance, reneges on its promises to effectively serve the people, and neglects to provide for the basic needs of its people, that government is destined to be rejected by the people.”

But if the story had ended there, then it would have still been fine for Kabbah - after all, it was really Berewa that lost the elections. Alas, there’s the bad news that Kabbah is facing a legal tussle with Mohamed Kamal Wanza about human rights violations and the purchase of a gun-boat. This could be disastrous for Kabbah. But it would not be as disastrous as the snowball effect such an issue could have by igniting a string of legal challenges that could possibly see Kabbah where he first sent Hinga Norman - the Special Court, or even beyond.

Kabbah had tried to shield himself from prosecution by grabbing some presidential immunity. The only snag is that immunities don’t last - especially when your chosen successor has been defeated. Augusto Pinochet of Argentina is an example. Frederick Chiluba of Zambia is another. Heads of State who try to protect themselves for bad things they might have done while in office have no guarantee of this after they have left office. The ECOWAS court is waiting to see if Kabbah would try to run away. But where would he go? There’s no hiding place for corrupt or corrupted politicians in this global village anymore.

News filtering in indicate that Kabbah is up against insurmountable odds. The Sandline issue may soon crop up. Just a reminder: this was the issue of Kabbah doing business with a UK-based mercenary company (Sandline International) to break UN sanctions and launch an attack on Sierra Leone for him to be restored to power. At the time, the British government was deeply embarrassed, and it’s former High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Komrabai Peter Penfold, was recalled for his role in the affair. Although the issue of the legality of Sandline haunts Kabbah, as the then British Representative to the UN Sir John Weston questioned about who gave the mandate for the operation, the sword of Damocles that could immediately undo Kabbah would be the alleged mining concessions given to some companies in return for the weapons and personnel supplied by Sandline. In 1997, Lord Avebury of the UK House of Lords asked if Kabbah had not literally mortgaged the country’s diamond resources. In 2007, with the APC government up and running with a view to reviewing all mining arrangements, the depth of this mortgage would be exposed – if found to be true, the people and government of Sierra Leone will not agree to the terms of any self-serving arrangement; and the mining companies in question, if they feel hoaxed, will have to sue Kabbah for the agreement’s termination. You see…

And if this new Parliament decides to lift Kabbah’s presidential immunity, which is more likely to be done than not, then Hinga Norman may well be turning in his grave to see Kabbah subpoenaed to the Special Court to at least answer to questions relating to those who bore the greatest responsibility in the war. And remember that Kabbah’s most trusted lawyer, Solomon Berewa, cannot be relied on anymore – the former Vice President has reportedly severed relations to the extent that he rather moved to Goderich instead of going to Juba where he could have been seeing his former boss.

Well, in 1967, the Beoku-Betts Commission warned Sierra Leoneans, after finding Kabbah who was only a Permanent Secretary to have stolen more money than Prime Minister Albert Margai, not to ever trust the man with public office. The hullabaloo now surrounding Kabbah’s activities when he was given a second chance could well prove Beoku-Betts right.

I salute President Koroma for breaking with the past and refusing to take Kabbah’s henchmen in the new cabinet. Certainly, this is new APC. That courageous outspoken lady Zainab Bangura is fit for the post of Foreign Minister, Serry-Kamal (despite the understandable rumblings over his appointment for having been elected an MP) would be a better Justice Minister than all of Kabbah’s combined, we will be pleased to try David Carew than continue with John Benjamin as Finance Minister, there couldn’t have been a better Information Minister at this time than veteran journalist I.B. Kargbo. But of all President Koroma’s appointees so far, the one I admire most is Alpha Kanu. I have never met the man; but the way he managed the APC’s campaign as spokesman, with his wits around him in handling Sierra Leonean journalists, was exemplary. I can say, after the president himself, Kanu is a pronounced reflection of the new face of the new APC.

Which only makes ex-President Kabbah sadder. I tell you, Kabbah’s death pangs have just begun. O how are the mighty fallen! From the unlikely letter of a loyalist, to former henchmen holding closed-door meetings with the new president, to the case of Mohamed K. Wanza, to the announcement of a new cabinet, it would seem “All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again”.

God bless Sierra Leone!

Subject: Why some of us do the things we do, want to be this.
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 23:22:55 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Please watch it and listen. It is not just Black, children but most men who are not sure of themselves want to think and do things as they see on T.V. Most do not even understand what is going on but just want to be seen as being hip.
Classic example, most people contribute on this forum, though they are not Sierra Leoneans yet, they think if they do, they are considered hip. Most even get mad at somethings I say, thinking that "we are both in this thing together." Honestly, I do not even know you or whether or not you know about the forum. There are those I have been contributing with since 1997, most of whom I have met in person, while others, I might know but write different names from their actual names but are trying to let me know that it is them by making refference to things, people and places we both know because they are or happened in our home town, country or what have you but to them I say, dude, Sierra Leone is five million people about three million knew me before I came to the U.S. I did so many things from the day I was born to this day and we are contributing on a forum, where no one's face is on it, people posting from Sierra Leone, Europe, all over America, Canada you name it and do not have their actual names or photo representing them, dude, how do you expect me to know it is you? Reply, I thought you studied Psychology? I said oooops!
Can read over.

Subject: CDF Leaders Sentenced
From: Kamajor
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Date Posted: 23:13:42 10/09/07 ()
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CDF Leaders Sentenced
- Tuesday 9 October 2007.
According to a Special Court press release,two former leaders of Sierra Leone’s Civil Defence Forces (CDF) militia have received prison sentences following their convictions in August for war crimes committed during the country’s decade-long civil conflict.

Justice Itoe said that while both Prosecution and Defence had recommended single, “global” sentences, the Court had decided to hand down separate sentences on each count for which the two accused had been found guilty.

Moinina Fofana, who was convicted on 4 counts of the 8-count indictment, received sentences of 6 years for Count 2 (murder), 6 years for Count 4 (cruel treatment), 3 years for Count 5 (pillage), and 4 years for Count 7 (collective punishments).

Allieu Kondewa, who was convicted on 5 counts, received sentences of 8 years for Count 2 (murder), 8 years for Count 4 (cruel treatment), 5 years for Count 5 (pillage), 6 years for Count 7 (collective punishments), and 7 years for Count 8 (conscr1pting or enlisting children under the age of 15 years into armed forces or groups or using them to participate actively in hostilities).

Prosecutors had asked for longer terms of imprisonment, but Presiding Judge Justice Benjamin Itoe, in reading out today’s sentencing judgment, pointed to a number of mitigating factors which the Court held justified shorter sentences. These included the CDF’s efforts to restore Sierra Leone’s democratically-elected government which, the Trial Chamber noted, “contributed immensely to re-establishing the rule of law in this Country where criminality, anarchy and lawlessness...had become the order of the day”.

The Court ordered that the sentences be served concurrently, meaning that Fofana will serve a total of 6 years and Kondewa will serve an 8 year sentence. The sentences will run from 29 May 2003, the date the two were taken into custody by the Special Court.

Subject: Last but not least,
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 23:11:19 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Ladies and gentlemen, Kenny G!

Subject: No woman no cry. Don't forget your past
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
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Date Posted: 22:57:12 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Exactly!

Subject: Ernest Koroma Answers Your Questions - Interesting
From: freetong pikin
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Date Posted: 22:37:10 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Sierra Leone's Ernest Koroma on BBC's Have Your Say

Africa's newest president Ernest Koroma was yesterday on BBC's have your say. Speaking on the phone from Freetown, questions sent in via texts, emails and phone calls from around Africa were put to him by Alex Jakana of the BBC.

After introducing himself, the first question came from a Kenyan who was seeking advice on what the kenyan opposition should do towards their up and coming general elections. Mr Koroma stressed that they as an opposition, ran a professional and robust campaign but the deciding factors where an independent electoral commission and the security forces that all maintained professionalism throughout the electoral process.

On the issue of corruption, he maintained that he will propose a review within the next two months to give autonomy to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
He declined to give a rough estimate of his worth but stressed that he will call a press conference within a couple of weeks to declare his assets and he expects all public officers to do the same. He maintained there will be no sacred cows in the fight against corruption and that includes ministers, friends and family members.

On the APC's legacy of corruption, economic mismagement and neglect for the basic needs of Sierra Leone creeping in to his government, he maintained that even though he was proud of the achievements of the past APC governments he accepts that mistakes were made and also the conditions that existed for such mismanagement no longer exists. On whether he was gonna severe ties with old APC members, he responded that they are moving a process and as the cabinet has shown change as well. If they as old members fit into the process so be it, else they can judge for themselves.

On a commission of inquiry to investigate former goverment members, he maintained that the Anti-Corruption Commission will deal with any corruption cases.

Responding to Harritte Turay of the 50/50 group about his plans for rural women as well as market women and traders to have access to bank loans as they form the economic backbone of the country, he stressed his commitment to small and medium businesses. He promised to set up a commission to provide monitoring of micro-credit loans and training them on basic skills.

On his foreign policy, he said he was prepared to commit troops to Darfur but was less clear on his stance on Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe.

source: SalonePeople

Subject: CAREW FOR FINANCE MINISTER
From: Bank Governor
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Date Posted: 22:16:52 10/09/07 ()
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Don't be in a hast to praise Carey for Finance Minister. He has more secret buried with this appointment than the outgoing finance minister.This will compromise future Investigations.

He has been cutodian for Many firms direct or indirectly. He was chosen to prevent Prosecution of power brokers such as Union Trust Bank, Ritcorp, Rokel Leaf Tobacco Company and the list goes on. He should be thoroughly investigated by the parliament.

Subject: Big things clapping! and little thing stopping!
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 22:07:07 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Do it!

Subject: Re: Big things clapping! and little thing stopping!
From: Shembu
To: All
Date Posted: 11:27:59 10/10/07 ()
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Bambay,
In an earlier posting of yours, you claimed that before you left S/L, about 3 million people knew you. I wonder under what guise they came to know you. I am saying so because you many nonse postings depicts an immature and idle individual. Were you a commedian in S/L (not trying to say a commedian is immature and idle).

I mean you can cut down on your postings, most of them are utter garbage. I say this respectfully. Don't be notorious, or do you wanna be.

Subject: Tekloma and the politics of hypocrisy?
From: Saidu Daphay Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 21:54:54 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
Nyallay and the combined forces of defeated SLPP criminals are failures. The new APC is not of Siaka Stephens or J.S. Momoh who can be easily penetrated with the politics of sycophancy and political prostitution. Ernest is highly indebted to the supressed, dehumanized and disgraced people of Sierra Leone, therefore he better watchout to be easily carried away by crooks like, Nyallay and cohorts who sponsored the NPRC coup and openly challenged her Highness Christiana Thorpe in announcing the will of the people to self determination. Nyallay and Tegloma are bunch of self-conceited, arrogant, unpatritotic, and tribalistic group who should not be tolerated until they apologiize to the people of Sierra Leone.

Subject: Re: Tekloma and the politics of hypocrisy?
From: ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA
To: All
Date Posted: 11:47:17 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: SAIDUBANGSO@AOL.COM
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Message:
Saidu, are saying that because somebody is a member of the SLPP that person must not congratulate President Koroma?
Don't you believe that it will pay the APC a lot of dividend if it decides to be inclusive.
We have been divided for a very long time, let us now come together in the interest of our beloved country.
I am a member of the SLPP but I will always embrace my APC brothers and sisters and call on them to work with me to push our country forward.

Subject: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: AWOKO
To: All
Date Posted: 22:05:50 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
ENTY SAIDU BE SAY E DON GET JOB WIT AWOKO, WEN E DAE LEF FOR DE NU JAB. BECOS WE FALA AM NAR SALEONE EN MAKE PEOPLE KNOW WUS KIN MAN E BI' LEH WE KEEP AWAY FROM ZAINAB BANGURA HE GO BEGIN SAY NAR E FAMBUL.

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: Alieu Oil
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Date Posted: 22:48:17 10/09/07 ()
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Alpha Saidu Bangura is the son Shaki Bangura, former permanemt secretary in the ministry of development and ecomomic Planning.
Since Zainab bangura was the wife of Sheki bangura it follows that Zainab is the step-mother of Alpha Saidu Bangura.

This is the reason Saidu was Singing praise of Zainab Bangura...Blood is thicker than Water.

Secondly that why Alpha Saidu was informing all that he has access to SL Diplomatic passport.

"De Man get inside info about APC agenda..."

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: awoko
To: All
Date Posted: 23:10:09 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: unis @yahoo.com
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Message:
NO SHEKI BANGURA IS NOT SAIDU,S FATHER. I THINK SHEKI IS SAIDU,S UNCLE'

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 22:11:17 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
Munku nor kin sabie hide sef. Because e nor kin know waiting dae go on im jus dae do for do sake. 2000 years before now thinking vs 2000 from now thinking nor be dee same.
Listen!
I love you though.
No false pretenses.

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: poorman
To: All
Date Posted: 22:34:12 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: unis@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-72-66-26-251.washdc.fios.verizon.net at 72.66.26.251

Message:
nor to for atak .nar ask de posen ask.

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: Shembu
To: All
Date Posted: 12:30:37 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
Poorman,
Are you the same as "Poormasu Tumbuyama".......Boys' Sch and FBC?

Subject: Re: WHEN IS ALPHA SAIDU BANGURA LEAVING ?
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 19:30:20 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
No, I am the one living in a capitalistic democracy, where any one who is cedit worthy can take a loan and should live how he or she wants; the land of freedom and my name is Bambay Lansana Kamara. I went to Milton Margai Teachers College, where I graduated in 1987 and worked at State House, in the President's Office from 1987 to 1991 when I left for the United States. Currently, I am a student. What are you?
Just that you know in case you are in doubt.
Did you ask for all that? Ooops!
Hey why not, the Rule of lAW (Democracy works!)Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression.
A don lock dem up tiday. Unu warn am oh, ar go lock am up! E want for go nar detention.

Subject: Oh yeh!
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 21:44:22 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
Can you put it in the open if you sure you do not cover your tracks?
I challenge you to make yourself available for public scrutiny if you are sure of no small wrongdoing. Let them investigate you too and through and continue to walk head-high. Can you? That is the difference.
Man just dae do last blow-mind. How for do?
Girl, you so beautiful. You believe in humanity more than foolish pride. I respect that!
Actually, no to say meself bin want that oh. But ii it is to prove right over wrong, I think I am all for it. Because the world is full of wicked and satanic people who believe in evil over good. But as long as we live, we will bring them to terms with reality. Are you with me?

Subject: Criticism of "SULLAY DARAMY"
From: Kenei B
To: All
Date Posted: 21:06:38 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: superkenei@hotmail.com
Entered From: at 89.243.186.69

Message:
“Some newsreaders and officials from Sierra Leone are very much concerned about the bias manner in which the ‘journalist’ Foday Conteh is conducting business at Cocorioko. Without hesitation, he now calls himself "a reporter" and is claiming that he is the most suitable for the job of State Chief of Protocol.”
Unaccountable source

Did it cross the mind of Foday Conteh and "some supporters and officials of the All People's Congress", that Alhaji Soulay Daramy may be giving priority to the outgoing SLPP officials because they have much to report to the new President on the status of the concerned institutions?

Suggestions that our newly elected President is being forced to sit down in meetings with “a host of SLPP folks” against his own will, (and against the wishes of his fellow APC advisers) serve only to undermine the new governments governing credibility.

Hearsay regarding our newly self appointed “Third President” is too ridiculous for me to seriously respond to. This statement should have accredited to the authors imagination, since no one else was named.

Allegations made without evidence will not help Sierra Leone move forward and catch up with the rest of the world. Nothing good can come from bias and incredibly irresponsible journalism.

I have no experience in protocol or in journalism, but I truly doubt that a requirement for the State Chief of Protocol job is to ‘treat people fairly’, but rather to aid the President in prioritising with whom to hold talks with. In addition to this, I am sure that there are many Sierra Leoneans that would like to simply congratulate the new President on his victory.

I suggest that Mr Foday Conteh with for of his good intentions reflects on his journalist ethics…

“...public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.”
The Society of Professional Journalists

May God Bless Sierra Leone with Stability and Peace.

Kenei B

Subject: PAY REFORM WILL LEAD TO THE PRACTICE OF OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT
From: QUEST
To: All
Date Posted: 20:42:14 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: h247.191.213.151.ip.alltel.net at 151.213.191.247

Message:
For starters, realistically if the new Leadership team is going to practice an OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT policy, as a way of developing trust within the Country, the international community and also as an instrument to curb corruption, plus moving the country forward, pay reform across the board, has to be a must in my estimation. We have very poorly paid civil servants and Leadership. The last time I checked, all former colonies inherited civil service pay scales that exceeded private sector wages, but has eroded over time. It has been forty ompt years ago. A recent cross-country study finds a negative association between civil service wages and the level of corruption. As far as the Leadership, a Cabinet minister gets paid an equivalent of $6000 per annum. This is unheard of. It is a recipe for failure.

The objective here is, we all want our New Leadership to break the circle and come through for us. So the question is, what is an acceptable or reasonable pay rate for our Leadership, lets say a cabinet minister with the intent to keep him honest. There is no substitute for honesty. One may be temporarily dishonest by force of circumstances over which one has no control, without permanent damage. But, there is no hope for the person that is dishonest by choice. Sooner or later it will catch up with him or her, and they will pay by loss of reputation and even loss of liberty.

Remember we do not only want to trust and respect OUR LEADERSHIP, we also expect them to think clearly and make good decisions. We have to move this Country forward. We have to.

I will say pay a cabinet minister any where from $50,000-70,000 per annum, going farther, I say up to $100,000 if they are really getting the job done in a timely manner. I'm also aware that they get transportation and housing.

What do you SAY?

Subject: Re: PAY REFORM WILL LEAD TO THE PRACTICE OF OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT
From: CHRIS
To: All
Date Posted: 08:36:19 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: h247.191.213.151.ip.alltel.net at 151.213.191.247

Message:
In addition to what you said.

Subject: Re: PAY REFORM WILL LEAD TO THE PRACTICE OF OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT
From: CHRIS
To: All
Date Posted: 08:32:31 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: h247.191.213.151.ip.alltel.net at 151.213.191.247

Message:
The Anti corruption commission is already in place but has to be overhauled operating under a strong statue independent of the police force. It should report only to the President and parliament. Officers in the Anti corruption commission should be paid more than other civil servants and were not subject to transfer to other departments. The system is already in place, the Key is implementation.

Subject: Re: PAY REFORM WILL LEAD TO THE PRACTICE OF OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT
From: alieu sesay
To: All
Date Posted: 20:49:02 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-75-66-114-24.hsd1.tn.comcast.net at 75.66.114.24

Message:
That will be a good idea. That way, they will not be tempted to steal from the coffers of the country.

Added to it also should quarterly auditing with an aim of uncovering mal-practices.

Subject: Jews and Blacks to stop oppressing White People. KKK
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 19:54:21 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: sccadmin195198.scc.losrios.edu at 165.196.195.198

Message:
Does the Klan Hate Negroes

When talking about the Klan, one of the first things some people think of is that associates of The Knights must really hate Negroes and other non-Whites. In fact some people are so sure that this is the basic foundation of the Klan they will actually want to join for this very reason. How disappointed they must be when they find out the Klan does not hate Negroes!

Yes, those who want to associate with the Klan because they believe the Klan will be fertile ground to promote their hatred toward Negroes quickly learn the Klan is based on LOVE and not hate!

The Klan attempts to be very careful so the only people who associate are those motivated out of love for our people. Perhaps this may surprise you. Perhaps you have heard or read that the Klan is a "hate" group. Those anti-White extremists who hate America and our people have given us this label. The reason is because they realize most people will be turned against the Klan if they think the Klan promotes hatred.

The Klan, however is not a hate group, but we are a LOVE group. We are a love group because we LOVE America and we LOVE our people.

The Klan does not believe in slavery and believes the Negro should have the right to self determination. Self-determination is the belief that a people should have the right to rule their own affairs. However the Negro is not being given this opportunity unless it is in the form of oppressing the rights of White people.

The Negroes are unaware that they are merely the pawns in a gigantic "chess game" being played out by internationalists who hate America and our Constitutional Republic.

The Klan, however, also believes in self determination for White People! If, as we are always told, black majority rule in South Africa is good, WHY is White majority rule in America bad. White people should not be continually forced to bow and scrape before the demands of Negroes, Jews, Asians, Mexicans and other so called minorities.

Instead of these "minorities" complaining and demanding more and more, they should thank the White people for everything we have given them. They, in their original homeland have none of the benefits they are enjoying here in America. Remember it is your tax dollars which has to pay for all of those free benefits they get and now it takes the income of two to feed our families while we support them with welfare, food stamps, public housing, Aid to Dependent Children, job quotas, pay subsidies, etc. and etc. Yet they are still unhappy, always demanding more and more. How much are you willing to pay and for how long?

So while we believe the Negroes have a natural right to study black history, our children should not be forced to do so. Our children should be encouraged to study OUR history and emulate OUR heroes. If Negroes want to "worship" Martin Luther King as a great black hero, we really couldn't care less. But by what God given right does the federal government have to demand OUR children honor King.

While we believe Negroes have a right to have black pride, we believe you as a White person also has the right to have White Pride! There are Negro colleges supported by the United Negro College Fund which gets free advertising on TV and radio in an effort to generate contributions from Whites who are suffering some kind of neurotic White guilt, however, where is the United White College Fund. This is just one small example.

There are thousands of groups working for the interests of Jews, Asians, Negroes and Mexicans, yet if anyone work s for the interest of Whites they are called"haters," "bigots" and "Neo-Nazi terrorists." Those slick one-world types know that if they can make a label stick it will place an automatic barrier against open dialogue in the minds of most people. This is why we strive to associate only with those who base their feelings on LOVE for THEIR racial family not out of hatred for some other racial family.

You and I know that we are not haters, we simply want to preserve our precious heritage. We do have a rich history, one in which we can be very proud and we do not want to lose it!

Subject: Re: Jews and Blacks to stop oppressing White People. KKK
From: LIQCO
To: All
Date Posted: 22:48:45 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: liqco@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-163-112-24.washdc.fios.verizon.net at 71.163.112.24

Message:
Dude, can you please choose another forum for such topics? I'm an African American just like you probably. But such topics should be left alone in our "American Classrooms" like they currently are. You sincerely scare me with such topics. I know I speak for most Sierra Leone-ans when I say our people are not ready to go through what you and I are currently going through in the States. I mean, I respect your courage and admiration to bring such topics in this forum. But we just came out of a ten year plus civil war and this is definitely not something that we want to talk about...HATE...PLEASE HELP!

Subject: Re: Jews and Blacks to stop oppressing White People. KKK
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 20:28:45 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
Do some people living in America know how the system works; if so how do people pay taxes in America? Worker or a businessman, tax is deducted from your income, at the end of the year you file state and federal taxes right? Deduction is pay as you earn; Meaning the one writing that pays lesser than Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey and he pays lesser than a White girl that is not a racist working at McDonalds who is not at the same pay range pays less. What is the difference between the way one pays taxes from the other? Those who buy planes pay more taxes from those who buy pintos, candies or SUVs.
White Power!
The only thing I can say I admire about KKK is that they can admit openly that they are prejudice but there are those who are worst than the KKK because they have shown that believe in the KKK ideology but hate to be called a racist or join the group. What a shame.
Go KKK. I am a regional director. I joined in 1954 in San Jose and Arkansas; (You are free to call it San Joe say) and Arcan sass; that is ok too.

Subject: Re: Jews and Blacks to stop oppressing White People. KKK
From: Condi
To: All
Date Posted: 08:45:37 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: CondiK@yahoo.com
Entered From: 79-65-115-27.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com at 79.65.115.27

Message:
Have you been taking your medication? If not, I suggest you are having a relapse. Run to our shrink for more medication......boy crazy

Subject: CAREW means Castle by Water in Welsh
From: Almamy Razak Tun Seray-Wurie Si
To: All
Date Posted: 18:52:26 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: almamysi@hotmail.com
Entered From: at 134.74.170.97

Message:
In SL, the last name Carew is found in many ethno-linguistic groups. Carews are : Western Area, there are Creole (Christians), Creole-Muslim (Aku Marabou); Tonkolili, Temne(Carew=Kamara);Moyamba, Shebro and Mende.
The name has to do with our British Past (Missionary and Colonial)

Subject: Re: CAREW means Castle by Water in Welsh
From: fact
To: All
Date Posted: 20:11:54 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: nwplpf.nwpl.ca at 204.239.156.10

Message:
I think you are right, thanks. I forgot the Oku Carews and those in Rotifunk perhaps. (Not sure about those).

Subject: Well, you see for yourself
From: Bambay Lans Kamara
To: All
Date Posted: 18:38:46 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
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Message:
Renowned Auditor Heads Finance And Development Ministry in Sierra Leone
Renowned auditor and senior management partner of KPMG auditing firm David Carew has been appointed Minister of Finance and Development by President Ernest Bai Koroma: an appointment viewed by many Sierra Leoneans as ‘the right man for the right job’ who can turn around the disgusting fraud and financial malpractices at that sensitive ministry

Subject: Where is SADAM INSANE
From: Chemical Ali
To: All
Date Posted: 14:57:46 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
The insane one came and disappeared in a flash. I wonder what led to his quick extinction. Probably, he lacked the adaptability wits that allow one to survive in a hostile environment like trhe Cocorioko forum. Well, he was funny and really insane while he lasted.

Hope he never comes back!

Subject: Re: Where is SADAM INSANE
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 16:45:10 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
People,
Remember the last time I had a diatribe with Saddam Insane and asked that he tone down his attacks. He did, and became quite civil. That may be why he changed his name too. He may have been posting under a more acceptable and credible names.

Subject: Re: Where is SADAM INSANE
From: Sadam Insane
To: All
Date Posted: 15:12:51 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
Entered From: at 209.116.81.187

Message:
hay man I am still around. I have been busy with monthly financial close that I have'nt had the time to post. But Thanks for your concern. I will be posting soon. Hopefully next week. I have been giving some prozac as well that is keeping me going.
I remain Insane.

Subject: Re: Where is SADAM INSANE
From: Kekuda
To: All
Date Posted: 17:18:03 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: gate02c.merckmedco.com at 167.211.190.2

Message:
Bo nar lie. You've ran out of ideas. You bin kak dae wait for appointment. EBK change foot pan you unh?

Subject: THE CABINET,THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT
From: MUSA KAMARA
To: All
Date Posted: 14:38:40 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: luna.hypair.net at 194.50.180.4

Message:
Your determination to affect change in our beloved land is becoming a reality as time goes by and your newly appointed cabinet is just another indicator.May the Almighty God guide you and your partners in this endeavor.KUDOS FOR THE HALF NEW CABINET.

Subject: Re: THE CABINET,THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT
From: FORREST GUMP
To: All
Date Posted: 06:02:00 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host81-154-57-14.range81-154.btcentralplus.com at 81.154.57.14

Message:
Musa, that Milk and Honey you want to drink in Freetown has now materialised I hope you enjoy it and you can now start to recuperate your remortgage on your house
LOVE and HAPPY RAMADAN to you Sir you have been a good sport
FORREST

Subject: Thorpe
From: Alimamy Turay
To: All
Date Posted: 14:29:09 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: deltablast@yahoo.com
Entered From: e178096187.adsl.alicedsl.de at 85.178.96.187

Message:
I have said remove this foto from this forum.

Subject: Re: Thorpe
From: babbob
To: All
Date Posted: 21:09:22 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 213.42.21.60

Message:
Bo sidom saful nar Germany.

Non foto nor dae nar forum.
Foto dae nar online newspaper, en dat nar di ohna in biznes.

Subject: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: portia
To: All
Date Posted: 14:26:53 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: at 134.113.7.99

Message:
Is the appointed Finance Minister a Creole or Temne?
Former Attorney General Carew is a Temne.

Subject: Temne but they all speak mende well
From: okdok
To: All
Date Posted: 13:21:00 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: okdok@yahoo.com
Entered From: wnpgmb11dc1-36-205.dynamic.mts.net at 209.202.36.205

Message:
Temne.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: FAD
To: All
Date Posted: 09:57:14 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: arlynd@hotmail.com
Entered From: at 65.91.143.30

Message:
I THINK THIS IS NOT A QUESTION FOR ANY SOBER MINDED SALONE MAN WHO'S SUPPOSED TO BE TALKING ABOUT ISSUES NOW

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT PART OF OUR CONSTITUTION SPECIFIES ONE'S TRIBAL AFFILIATION AS AN ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD MINISTERIAL OR OTHER POSITION(S) IN SALONE?

YOU APPEAR VERY IRRELEVANT IN THIS FORUM

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Bai Bureh
To: All
Date Posted: 04:10:19 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: rastafari_ish@hotmail.com
Entered From: dator6071.161.gbgsd.se at 62.88.181.216

Message:
A Carew can never be a temne.He or she can some temne connection but will not mean being a temne.If you talk about Kamara,Sesay,Koroma,Bangura and Conteh surnames then you can be close but never Carew.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: azz
To: All
Date Posted: 07:54:07 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cache-ntc-ad04.proxy.aol.com at 207.200.116.198

Message:
Who cares? you can go shove your carewship up your you-know-where.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne? WHY DO YOU CARE?
From: Toegondoe Sagbah
To: All
Date Posted: 16:50:40 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: mendemoi@yahoo.com
Entered From: pool-71-168-132-186.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net at 71.168.132.186

Message:
Please tell us the real substance of your question by answering these questions:

How relevant is it to the value and credibility of the cabinet?
How useful is it to the general national concern against tribalism?
Does it matter that he is Temne or Creole?
Would you accept or reject his appointment if he were any of the two or not?
Do you think the nation should care?
Are you tribalistic or not?

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: POLITICO
To: All
Date Posted: 15:40:02 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-68-33-141-174.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 68.33.141.174

Message:
I guess he is OKU from Fourah Bay or Fullah Town or Aberdeen.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Realistic
To: All
Date Posted: 18:21:07 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: host81-155-115-57.range81-155.btcentralplus.com at 81.155.115.57

Message:
No he is not OKU or Fullah Town but what difference does it make.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Gbarah
To: All
Date Posted: 10:43:46 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
No he is Kroo from Ghanga , Liberia. So what?

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: june savage
To: All
Date Posted: 15:09:06 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: junal@hotmail.com
Entered From: ppp-70-248-231-245.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net at 70.248.231.245

Message:
Does tribe matter in this case?

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Jay
To: All
Date Posted: 14:37:16 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-69-140-34-194.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 69.140.34.194

Message:
He is a Krio of Nigerian origin.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Sadam Insane
To: All
Date Posted: 15:27:28 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
Entered From: at 209.116.81.187

Message:
Carew a Temne? Some of you are not realistic. How can you call a loko man a temne? The Carews are from Rotifunk. I swear to PA lamina Poyo. I spoke to John Carew and he confermed to me that the guy is his relative from Rotifunk. Well actually Loko sherbro and Bonthonians are all Creole by sajemajeh (check your dictionary on this one or ask someone from FBC). Or may be I am just insame not to know the difference.
Yes na so a Say.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne? -Insane is BACK
From: Shembu
To: All
Date Posted: 12:34:56 10/10/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: eduproxy1.k12.de.us at 167.21.254.11

Message:
Once I see "Yes na so a Say", I let go a big laugh and say to my self, Yes Sadam Insane is back.

Quick question Sadam, are you claiming that you went to FBC. That will be a real disaster. If you went to FBC and write the way you write, then FBC must be another FBC in Iraq, where you are from. Yes nar so ar say, dat you dae write arabic not english.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: fact
To: All
Date Posted: 17:32:45 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cache-ntc-ad04.proxy.aol.com at 207.200.116.198

Message:
FM Carew, the former Attorney General is Temne. He, like all other Carews, came from a ruling house in Tonkolili. Some Carews identify themselves as Mende or Krio but the grandfather or patriarch was a Temne raised by Krio folks in Freetown.

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Lameeh Gblaah
To: All
Date Posted: 16:34:17 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: cpc3-lewi6-0-0-cust268.bmly.cable.ntl.com at 82.27.201.13

Message:

Hi Folkes,
I don't know how you people like to term a Krio man,as a loko man or a shabra man or a temene man !! when ever a Creole asend to power you people like to attribute some vices or some history behind them. WHAT DOES TRIBE HAVE TO DO WITH THIS! As I have said earlier on on this forum I Knew David Carew long time ago in the late 50's early 60's at that time he was living off savage street . Jones Lane with his parents and his brother Walter all of us were attending the Buxton Boy's school at charles street and later the siera leone Grammar school and I went to the Saint Edwards and his brother went to the methodist Boy's high school .As an ACCA holder myself we had been in conferences and so many seminars although he is about 4 to five years older the me I am very happy that Ernest Koroma had made a sound choice and I am one hundred percent sure that that guy will deliver. THE RIGH MAN FOR THE RIGHT JOB .

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Jay
To: All
Date Posted: 16:37:21 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: c-69-140-34-194.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 69.140.34.194

Message:
Right on the point.I might know you, bro

Subject: Re: Is Carew a Creole or Temne?
From: Sadam Insane
To: All
Date Posted: 21:52:18 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
Entered From: c-68-49-178-95.hsd1.md.comcast.net at 68.49.178.95

Message:
Hay it me Sadam, you people are all the same just as we iraqis are all the same. Creole to Sherboro, Mende and Loko, Temne and limba Fula and Caw, mende and gbegbe. Peace my people. By the way I am looking for a job in the President Koroma's government now that he has started getting off his butt to do some work. Looking forward for more ministers. You go boy! Oh I have a prayer for him. May God grant him wisdom and help him fixed bomeh.

Subject: FOR KABS KANU
From: P
To: All
Date Posted: 12:48:28 10/09/07 ()
Email Address:
Entered From: acd7a146.ipt.aol.com at 172.215.161.70

Message:
I NEED TO SEND YOU AN EMAIL MEANT FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.

PLEASE POST AN EMAIL ACCOUNT THAT ONLY YOU READ.

Subject: Re: FOR KABS KANU
From: KABS KANU
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Date Posted: 20:57:51 10/09/07 ()
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Subject: Kamajors
From: King Niambana
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Date Posted: 12:44:31 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: bonnicky@gmail.com
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read the message from below from reuters or go the site:- http://www.al3rtnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L09335747.htm

(adds quotes, details) FREETOWN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Sierra Leone's U.N.-backed Special Court sentenced two former leaders of a pro-government militia to six and eight years in prison on Tuesday for war crimes during the West African state's 1991-2002 civil conflict.

Moinina Fofana and Allieu Kondewa were leaders of the Civil Defence Forces (CDF), which fought against rebel groups trying to topple former President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.

The judges said they had taken into account the defendants' actions in defending democracy when deciding their sentences, which take effect retroactively to their arrest in 2003.

"Their fight to restore democracy has been taken into consideration," said presiding judge Benjamin Mutanga Itoe from Cameroon. He said the two men had "contributed immensely to re-establishing the rule of law in this country".

The pair were convicted in August of war crimes under the Geneva convention -- including murder, cruelty and pillage -- but were acquitted of crimes against humanity.

Kondewa was also found guilty of recruiting child soldiers and will serve the longer eight-year sentence.

Justice Rosolu John Bankole Thompson, the only Sierra Leonean on the three-judge panel, had wished to acquit them of all charges.

Prosecutors described Kondewa as the "high priest" of the feared Kamajor traditional hunters who dominated the CDF. The Kamajors were accused of severing their victims heads and eating their roasted flesh and intestines.

The lenient sentences contrasted with tough jail terms imposed in July on three leaders of the rebel Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, which toppled Sierra Leone's government in 1997. Alex Tamba Brima and Santigie Borbor Kanu were jailed for 50 years each, and Brima Bazzy Kamara for 45 years.

Subject: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Profile
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Date Posted: 12:33:30 10/09/07 ()
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PROFILES

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David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development for Sierra Leone
By Awareness Times
Oct 9, 2007, 16:11 Email this article
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Profile of the new Minister of Finance & Development

DAVID O. CAREW

The new Minister of Finance & Development, David Omashola Carew is a relatively unknown figure in the country’s national politics but within the nation’s financial circles, he is generally regarded as THE Financial Guru who has successfully headed the nation’s Number One Accounting & Management Consultancy Firm, KPMG for the last ten years. He shares a close affinity with President Ernest Bai Koroma.

Carew, a product of the Sierra Leone Grammar School, has spent the last twenty eight years with KPMG since 1979 when he graduated from the University of Sierra Leone with a B.Sc Economics degree. He joined KPMG in August 1979 as a Graduate Accountant. He was seconded to KPMG Nigeria the same year and he worked in Nigeria till 1986 when he returned as an Assistant Manager.

In Nigeria he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1982 and was again seconded to the northern state of Kanu, Nigeria. In the north he worked as an Audit Supervisor and was in charge of all KPMG’s clients in the banking and financial institutions industry, in Kanu. He was designated Training 'Manager’ for the three northern states in Nigeria, reporting to the Training Partner in Lagos.

On his return to Freetown, as Assistant Manager, KPMG he was Engagement Manager for 50% of the firm’s clients, managing the provision of assurance, taxation and secretarial services. He also handled the sensitive and major clients and also all the International referral jobs in the country. During the leave of the Resident Manager in the Gambia, David Carew acted as Relief Manager. During 1986 to 1988 David grew from Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, Manager and Senior Manager.

In 1989, David Carew was admitted to Partnership Status in KPMG-Sierra Leone and again in 1991, he was made a Partner in the KPMG-Gambia operations. During that time he was the Engagement Partner for all the firm’s clients in Sierra Leone and the major and international referral client in the Gambia. During this period David set up the Management Consulting Services in Sierra Leone and the Gambia. He assisted the Senior Partner who was in charge of corporate finance work. He was also in charge of Forensic work with the Government of Sierra Leone as a major client.

David Carew is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nigeria and also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sierra Leone, where he is a Past President.

Until his nomination yesterday to be the new Minister of Finance and Development in Sierra Leone, David Carew was the Managing Partner for KPMG-Sierra Leone and for delivering KPMG services to clients in The Gambia and Liberia. His responsibilities included harnessing all the knowledge and resources available within KPMG both local and international to provide world-class service to all clients.

Carew’s appointment yesterday by President Ernest Bai Koroma was greeted with huge enthusiasm both locally and in the Diaspora. With a clean and very credible reputation, he commands a lot of respect from Sierra Leoneans who will be expecting him to deliver the same world-class service he provided his KPMG clients.

Aside from his services provided to Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ghana and Liberia, Carew, due to his brilliant accounting and auditing skills, is regularly sought to serve clients as far away as London, Middle East and the Far East.

David Carew is in his early fifties, happily married with two children. A Golf Enthusiast, his company, KPMG sponsors an Annual Golf Tournament in Sierra Leone. Carew is also known to be a philanthropist who regularly undertakes the payment of school and college fees for needy Sierra Leoneans.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: JAY
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Date Posted: 14:20:34 10/09/07 ()
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Well,finally there is hope for Sierra Leone.Carew is a guy I grew up with,he was like a big brother and I role model.I always admired his competence and integrity which was inculcated in him by his mum.I have no doubt that this guy will make a difference as he is already self made.
Congrats Bro.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Bank Governor
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Date Posted: 22:10:54 10/09/07 ()
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Don't be in a hast to praise Carey for Finance Minister. He has more secret buried with this appointment than the outgoing finance minister.This will compromise future Investigations.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Sadam Insane
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Date Posted: 15:39:01 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
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Do not bug him for job now. I know some of you will start to call him to bring you on board. Then the next thing you will do is to mess his books. Have you ever called him since you left the country? Hell no. Now he is your brother. As far as I know he is the only son to his parent. Now back off. This no to creole business.
Yes na so a say.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Jay
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Date Posted: 16:05:20 10/09/07 ()
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I don't need a job in Salone.If I need one,I can get one.I am doing fine for now because luckily I had all my priorities right when I emigrated to the U.S. unlike some of you.I know the president personally for your information so I don't need my childhood buddy for a job.Got that.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Sadam Insane
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Date Posted: 16:23:33 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
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No I don't get it. What are you trying to say? Having your priorities right does'nt mean that all is well with you. I bet you if he calls you, you will be the first to say yes. Why don't you just come straight. No body will harm you my friend that is your country. And plus, you have not even seen this guys work. Now you are praising him just because you grew up with him. John Benjamine was good too. Now he is a public enemy number 1. Let us all wait and see what Mr Carew will do. It will all be out soon. We need to see some qualifing openion that he rendered to the companies or government agencies his firm audited. Based on what I know all the openion they rendered to the government were unqualified Openion but the books for some of those departments were unbalance.
You know the President personally? no wonder he appointed your childhood body. Go fugure. Sabi Sabi nae de poil da country de.
yes na so a say
Insane I am

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Jay
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Date Posted: 16:42:01 10/09/07 ()
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I don't need a job in Sa Lone,right.I did my first degree at FBC and had my MBA in a top tiered school.I am currently a Federal employee and I can't leave my current remuneration to pick up a job in Sa Lone.If I do it would be because of service and I am not prepared to serve at the moment.I have a young family to take care off.I hope this goes into your thick skull.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: truth hurts
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Date Posted: 22:13:21 10/11/07 ()
Email Address: truthe@aol.com
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federal jobs dont pay as much in the usa. if you have an mba and you really went to a top tier school in usa you would be working for a top firm like some of us. stop lying on here for people back home lol. government jobs in the usa only good thing is benefits you dont make much as compared to those in the private sector

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: osama bin crazy
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Date Posted: 22:18:38 10/09/07 ()
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Message:
jay why are you bragging so much?First of all if you have all your priorities right? why are you not in freetown? bo lef we ya na so so talk talk. sadam insane is my blood brother and he is so right.ar get job for you. Go sell bonga na kinjimmy.........nar me say so

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Jay
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Date Posted: 04:24:23 10/10/07 ()
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I am not bragging bro.I spent sleepless nights to achieve my goals that I set earlier in life.Why should I be in Freetown,a banana republic,that has been decimated by your folks.
Anyway,ar min don sell me bonga nar king jimmy,na di profit ar dee enjoy so.
Your friend Sadam Insane,is my Maryland buddy as I live in Bethesda.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: Sadam Insane
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Date Posted: 23:27:03 10/09/07 ()
Email Address: sorba_1@yahoo.com
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You got that right

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: KKW
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Date Posted: 13:15:39 10/09/07 ()
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D.O. Carew was my boss for several years and I have the utmost respect for him as a professional accountant. I remember spending many nights with him talking about what should be done to fix Sierra Leone's economic mess. I would never have thought that the opportunity would actually come so soon, and so unexpectedly! This guy will not let his country down, I can assure you.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: pro
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Date Posted: 19:41:07 10/09/07 ()
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Dollars,Diamonds,gold etc are hard to resist.

Subject: Re: David Carew: Nominated Minister of Finance & Development
From: FAD
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Date Posted: 10:08:30 10/10/07 ()
Email Address: arlynd@hotmail.com
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so are you telling me you can't resist such?

if you can't resist such gifts, then there are people in salone who can not only resist them but can turn their back on the corrupt givers... like our mama Christianna Thorpe did...

so next time u got to keep that in your head

"NOT TO ALL SALONE MAN BIG YAI N TIFF YAI...RESPECT PASS BELFUL"

Subject: Calibre of Koroma's Cabinet is Impressive So Far
From: Patriotic News Coverage
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Date Posted: 12:22:26 10/09/07 ()
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NEWS : Politics

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Sierra Leone: Calibre of Koroma's Cabinet is Impressive So Far
By Awareness Times
Oct 9, 2007, 16:26 Email this article
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President Ernest Koroma has yesterday October 8th 2007, announced the names of Ten Sierra Leoneans who are going to be members of his Ministerial Cabinet if Parliament approves them. The list of names was mostly greeted with wild applause both locally and in the Diaspora.

At a social gathering yesterday in London, Sierra Leoneans went wild with enthusiasm over the calibre of names. On several Internet Discussions monitored by this presshouse, only a few comments were made criticising the names of the yet-incomplete Cabinet. The overwhelming mood was supportive applause.

Here in the capital city which remains a Koroma stronghold, the names were received with wild hoops of joy from people with ears stationed to radio sets.

The Sierra Leoneans are:

Mr. David Omashola Carew, the current Head of KPMG-Sierra Leone, the country's leading Accounting & Management Consultancy Firm is nominated to be Finance & Development Minister.

Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, a Sierra Leonean considered by many to be the most influential Sierra Leonean on the global stage will leave the United Nations in Liberia to be Foreign Affairs & International Relations Minister.

Zainab Bangura Meets with George Bush at the White House

Lawyer Abdul Serry-Kamal, a brilliant lawyer will be Justice Minister and Attorney General.

Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, the President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists who has an uncanny hold over local journalists will be Information & Communication Minister.

Alhaji Abubakar Jalloh who missed being Koroma's Running Mate in 2002 and who lost to Sam-Sumana the bid to be Running mate in 2007, has been pacified with the position of Minister of Mineral Resources. A trained Geologist, he once worked as an executive in the Mineral Sector but went into exile from Sierra Leone in 1992 when the NPRC Military Junta overthrew the APC. He spent several years in self-exile.

Dr. Soccoh Kabia, the illustrious son of one of Sierra Leone's formidable female legends, the late Paramount Chief Ella Koblo Gulama will represent the People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) in Cabinet as Minister of Health. He is a trained medical doctor with over thirty years experience in the United States of America.

Dr. Sam Sesay will be Minister of Agriculture & Food Security. He is believed to have once served the NPRC of Maada Bio. There are conflicting reports as to whether he represents PMDC or APC.

Alhaji Alpha Kanu, the well-spoken gentleman who has been Koroma's Spokesman for the last year will be Minister of Presidential and Public Affairs. He has been in the last Parliament (2002-2007) representing Port Loko District under the APC but was denied the Party Symbol this year. He is severally cited as being responsible for the growing confidence Koroma enjoyed in the pre-elections period as a result of his smooth talking skills. He once suffered his airline business leaving pilgrims stranded but he was cleared of any personal wrongdoing.

Alpha Kanu shown here hugging former VP Berewa shortly before
Run-off Elections, has been bending over backwards to sell Koroma's
Unity & Reconciliation Message to all Sierra Leoneans.

Mr. John Saad will represent the PMDC as Minister of Housing & Infrastructural Development. Saad's mother is reportedly from Jojoima in Southeastern Sierra Leone whilst his father was a Lebanese merchant. He was once Chairman of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) in London in the nineties but he resigned from the SLPP in 2006 to join the PMDC.

Captain Benjamin O. N. Davies will be Minister of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment. There are conflicting reports as to whether Davies is representing the PMDC or is an APC Member himself. He once served as a Counterpart General Manager at the Nation's Ports Authority but he fell out with the Government and had to leave the country. He is a very likable gentleman from a respectable Freetown family.

The enthusiasm of Sierra Leoneans for the new Cabinet is not unconnected to the fact that all of the names have never been Ministers and many of them have distinguished themselves in their fields of practice and sport credible backgrounds.

David Carew, who will be the most senior Cabinet Minister as Finance Minister, is indisputably one of Sierra Leone's finest financial figures with a very credible reputation and with skills that make him regularly soughted in places as far away as South East Asia as well as in many of the world's capital cities. He is extremely hardworking, well known as a self-made man and his ascendance to the position of Finance & Development Minister has left many Sierra Leoneans hopeful for the future.

Several of the new Ministers spoke to Awareness Times yesterday evening shortly after the announcement.

Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, the Information Minister designate who is going to be the Minister mostly interacting with the media was very delighted and enthusiastic as he spoke to Awareness Times.

"I am taking this appointment as a major challenge. Sierra Leone has serious work to be done for it. The people have placed immense faith in all of us and so we must deliver. This is a Government that simply will not fail." I.B. Kargbo strongly promised.

"We are going to use this country's resources to change the country's fortunes for the better," I.B. Kargbo assured last night.

Kargbo, who will be the new Spokesman for the Government also assured that President Koroma was "dead serious" with his promise that there will be "no vendetta".

"We are not here for any vendetta against any political opponent. Everyone can rest assured that there is going to be no witch-hunting under President Ernest Koroma. Our total focus is to move the country forward. Progress is long overdue here," Kargbo said.

Meanwhile, for his part, the nominated Minister of Finance and Development, David Carew, who bestrides a successful accounting and management consultancy empire that has seen him severally cited as one of Sierra Leone's richest men, assured of his "complete dedication" to serving Sierra Leone. Speaking to Awareness Times as the most senior Minister-designate, he spoke on behalf of his colleagues.

"Having come from where we were as a nation, we are committed to give our best to take the nation forward. We are all going to put aside our personal empires, our wealth and our personal ambitions and make whatever sacrifice is neccessary to take this land forward," Carew promised.

We have carried Carew’s Profile in this edition and we will carry Profiles of other Ministers subsequently.

Awareness Times wishes the President and his new Team the best of luck as we await the unveiling of the names of his other Ministers!

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Subject: Controversy = $ in U.S
From: george
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Date Posted: 10:23:13 10/09/07 ()
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If Dr Blyden is capable of provoking such passion and emotions then she must have something to say.

In my view, it seems Dr Blyden is a woman with strong opinions and will not back down when confronted, she reminds me of Hillary Clinton who ignites equal reactions from her archrivals.

If she is really in the Maryland region, we will like to get in touch with her for some opportunities.

She has the opportunity of becoming an excellent adjunct professor on the Lecture scene, or work for a very reputable endowment that is involved in international studies and international “Africa” journalism, if she wishes to stay in this region.

She will make a perfect candidate considering her life experiences. In addition, to what we have learned about her on this forum.

Subject: Re : Alpha Wurie
From: Jan
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Date Posted: 08:33:52 10/09/07 ()
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APC TAKING BRIBES FROM THE LIKES OF ALPHA WURIE TO SHUT UP!

Posted by THE VOICE OF PROGRESS [host81-155-114-203.range81-155.btcentralplus.com at 81.155.114.203] on October 08, 2007 at 15:04:38:
It is reliably learnt that the APC government has embarked on recovering monies for their personal pockets from the so-called kabba kleptocratic club to suppress any form of investigation. Top among the ministers coughing up large sums of money is the notorious education minister, Alpha Wurie. Is this true? if it is, then APC is not serious to help transform our nation.
These same people you are collecting monies from to shut up will give you away to the people. Honour and nobility is better than riches. Honour and nobility can give you all the riches they have with committing a crime. Do not fall for such temptations. let them give back to Sierra leone what is sierra leone's and your government will be hailed as a team ready for transformation.

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