By Ragan M. Conteh
The Leader of the Coalition for Change (C4C) in Parliament, Hon. Emerson Lamina, has on Tuesday 6th July 2020 informed Members of Parliament that the “winner takes all” syndrome will not encourage peaceful coexistence.
Hon. Lamina disclosed that, over the years, he has witnessed the governance of the state wherein those who win are the majority in administration. And it has continued to date. He informed that, as a party, that are striving towards peace. He entreated all to work towards peace and discourage the ‘winner takes all’ syndrome in the governance of the state.
According to Hon. Lamina, as C4C members, they are prepared to ensure and support government, adding that the 1991 Constitution has created problems for the country, and should be overhauled.
He furthered that the 1991 Constitutions requires a total overhaul because it has some problems that have resulted to backwardness and has also created some tensions in the governance of the state.
The C4C Leader revealed that the termination of companies in the current administration is worrisome, submitting that it has the tendency to create more unemployment rate and subsequently have ripple effect on the economy in terms of revenue.
Hon. Sahr Emmerson Lamina expressed thanks and appreciation to President Julius Maada Bio for taking the bold step to pay Mayors and Chairmen, a sector of government that has been neglected for many years.
“I am very grateful for seeing President Bio paying Mayors and Chairmen of Councils, including Councilors. This is a good stride towards enhancing their welfare,” he told colleague MPs.
Hon. Lamina went on that the President has done great things for the Council and pleaded for the ex-Mayors and Chairmen to be paid, as it will give more credence to the New Direction and Government.
The Leader of the Opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party, Hon. Chernoh Maju Bah, in his statement, said the government should work with the 103 recommendations from the elections observation mission in Sierra Leone if peace is to reign in the country.
He said the country needs interparty dialogue, adding that the recognition of the Diaspora in the governance of the state is also very important.