Reports from our news team indicate that the Sierra Leone Parliament has recently terminated the employment of 137 individuals across all 15 of its departments. According to statements from the Director-General of Parliament, this decision was made due to what was described as an excessive number of staff members.
This development comes on the heels of an earlier directive from the country's Chief Minister, David Sengeh, who ordered an inquiry into the conduct of over 150 public servants across various government ministries. Sengeh's directive was prompted by findings during a visit to the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which revealed that these employees were frequently absent, tardy, or leaving work before their designated hours.
It's worth noting that Sierra Leone's public and civil service has been under scrutiny and has faced criticism from both the local populace and foreign observers.