Journalist Phebean Swill has commended Honorable Mohamed Bangura for taking the Oath of Office as a member of parliament today, July 13, 2023. She said that his decision to put Sierra Leone over his political party is a display of patriotism and is worthy of emulation by public servants.
Swill said that Bangura's decision will make Sierra Leone a better nation. She added that if other public servants followed Bangura's example, it would help to improve the country.
Bangura's political party, the All People's Congress (APC), had instructed all of its elected representatives to boycott all governmental administration until their demands from the just concluded June 24th elections results were met. However, Bangura defied the party's instructions and took the oath of office.
Swill's remarks were echoed by other Sierra Leoneans, who praised Bangura for his decision. They said that he is a true patriot who is putting the interests of his country first.
Bangura's decision is a significant one, and it could have a ripple effect throughout Sierra Leone. If other public servants follow his example, it could help to heal the divisions that have been caused by the recent elections. It could also help to improve the lives of ordinary Sierra Leoneans.
It remains to be seen what the long-term consequences of Bangura's decision will be. However, there is no doubt that he has made a bold and courageous move. He has shown that he is willing to put Sierra Leone first, even if it means defying his own political party.