Animal Farm as it Relates to Humans and Society
The theme of the book! Animal Farm is about humans and the politics of society. How those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic process. An embedded narrative, in which the characters become the story. George Orwell uses a barnyard setting to explore themes of class and power _and how power has swallowed politicians’ common sense.
By Theo Edwards
How those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic process
The theme of the book! Animal Farm is about humans and the politics of society. How those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic process. An embedded narrative, in which the characters become the story. George Orwell uses a barnyard setting to explore themes of class and power _and how power has swallowed politicians’ common sense
Orwell's theme in Animal Farm is the desire for power. This desire is a closely related theme of corrupt politics. The animals in the story, particularly Napoleon, want more power.
Orwell's theme in Animal Farm is the desire for power. This desire is the closely related theme of corrupt politics. The animals in the story, particularly Napoleon, want more power.
The pigs' ever-increasing greed and lust for power are mirrored in their increasing resemblance to the human race. These facts culminate in at least one moral of the story:
when humanity succumbs to acts of greed and oppression, they are even less than animals
The book's final image expresses the animals' realization that the pigs have become as cruel and oppressive as human farmers. The ending makes the argument that political power is always the same. Whoever has it uses whatever ideology to justify it.
Watch a student narrative in the video describing how power has swallowed politicians’ common sense
The theme of the book! Animal Farm, as it relates to humans and society. How those in power—Napoleon and his fellow pigs—pervert the democratic process.
The relevance of Animal Farm symbolizes power and corrupt humans in society—
"Lessons from 'Animal Farm'."
Be cautious of false leaders: The pigs in the story may start as champions of equality, but eventually, they become the very oppressors they had fought against. This story serves as a powerful reminder to stay vigilant against those who only seek power despite promising positive change.
Questioning Authority: The animals unquestioningly follow the pigs, underscoring the essence of critical thinking and challenging authority.
Beware the perils of apathy: The animals' indifference paves the way for the pigs to take control, serving as a stark reminder of the risks of ignoring injustice.
The pigs' corruption serves as a grim reminder that "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Education is essential: The pigs take advantage of the less educated animals, highlighting the critical role of education in thwarting manipulation and exploitation.
Beware of Propaganda: The pigs use it to control the other animals, teaching us to be critical of information and aware of its power.
Equality is crucial: The animals aim to establish a society where everyone is treated equally. The failure to maintain this leads to their downfall, highlighting the significance of equality in society.
Beware of historical manipulation: The pigs modify the farm's history to fit their narrative, serving as a reminder to remain vigilant about how history can be exploited for personal or political purposes.
Rise Against Injustice: The animals' inability to challenge the pigs' oppression results in their subjugation, underscoring the vital importance of standing up against injustice.
The animals' silence in the face of the pigs' tyranny allows it to continue, teaching us that silence in the face of injustice is complicity.
Salone! The Art of Deception
His silence speaks volumes about the lengths politicians go to for political gain and the prevalence of deception in our political system. These senior officials, Lara Taylor-Pearce(Mrs.); Former Auditor General, Sierra Leone, and Tamba Momoh; Former Deputy Auditor General, Sierra Leone, must have statutory independence.
'Sadly, Salone is so out of place that you don't know where to start giving them credit for as much as you would like' ~ YAME.
By Basita Michael (Lawyer, Former ICL Lecturer FBC, Founder Sierraeye Magazine and Sierraeye Debate, Former President SLBA, Governing officer ILRAJ)
Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella
His silence speaks volumes about the lengths politicians go for political gain and the prevalence of deception in our political system
These senior officials, Lara Taylor-Pearce(Mrs.); Former Auditor General, Sierra Leone, and Tamba Momoh; Former Deputy Auditor General, Sierra Leone, must have statutory independence.
“Sadly, Salone is so out of place that you don’t know where to start giving them credit for as much as you would like”
By Basita Michael (Lawyer, Former ICL Lecturer FBC, Founder Sierraeye Magazine and Sierraeye Debate, Former President SLBA, Governing officer ILRAJ) on ‘X’ formerly Twitter.Before joining the current government, Kandeh Yumkella described the suspension of the Auditor General as "another nail in the coffin of accountability and democracy." Now, with the recommendation for her removal following the tribunal's report, where is Kandeh Yumkella's outrage? His silence speaks volumes about the lengths politicians go for political gain and the prevalence of deception in our political system.
At this crucial juncture, if Kandeh Yumkella does not speak up to express the same indignation and call for the reinstatement of Lara Taylor-Pearce and her deputy, he risks being remembered not only as an accomplice to the demise of accountability and democracy but also as a champion of political hypocrisy.
Basita Michael Profile: Lawyer, Former ICL Lecturer FBC, Founder Sierraeye Magazine and Sierraeye Debate, Former President SLBA, Governing officer ILRAJ | CLICK HERE
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Many Sierra Leoneans are deeply troubled by the President's recent recommendation to remove from office the suspended Auditor General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and her deputy, Tamba Momoh. This decision is being widely criticized for lacking legitimacy and has ignited significant public outrage.
“Helen Clark, the former New Zealand Prime Minister, UNDP Administrator, and the Ad Global Ambassador for Supreme Audit Institution Independence appointed by #Intosai Donor Co-operation.”
‘These senior officials must have statutory independence to fulfill their important functions of holding governments to account and scrutinizing the use of public money’ ~ Helen Clark.
Response to Press Release from State House dated Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 — Lara Taylor-Pearce(Mrs.) — CLICK HERE
Response to Press Release from State House dated Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 — Tamba Momoh — CLICK HERE
I Didn’t Know What My Dreadlocks Meant Until I Cut Them Off
Dreadlocks hadn’t been my hairstyle choice when I was growing up in Sierra Leone, because they were associated with drug users, school dropouts, and others on the fringes of society. But I came to the United States to study at Harvard, where I became interested in soccer and music, and the locs, really seemed to fit. Then I did something that got people’s attention ~ David Moinina Sengeh.
David Moinina Sengeh
On Jan. 23, I represented my country’s government before the U.N. Security Council, where I called for a cease-fire in Gaza and justice for all parties. The following day, International Day of Education, I gave a lecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education on ‘radical inclusion,’ a strategy for social justice outlined in my 2023 book with that title.
Then I did something that got people’s attention. I cut my hair.
Specifically, I cut off the dreadlocks I had worn for 17 years.
Dreadlocks hadn’t been my hairstyle choice when I was growing up in Sierra Leone, because they were associated with drug users, school dropouts, and others on the fringes of society. But I came to the United States to study at Harvard, where I became interested in soccer and music, and the locs seemed to fit. They had the added advantage of being simple — no weekly haircuts. They continued to be part of my image as I earned a Ph.D. from MIT and then took a job as a scientist and, eventually, a manager at IBM Research Africa in Nairobi.
And they remained when I joined Sierra Leone’s government — first in 2018, as chief innovation officer, eventually as chief minister. The locs weren’t without issues. I’ve had doors closed in my face because people didn’t believe I was a minister, and opponents called me derogatory names during policy debates. While my boss, President Julius Maada Bio, never made negative comments about my hair, some in government made snide remarks to my face and behind my back. Others told me to respect our ‘culture’ and called me a foreigner in my homeland.
But times were changing. More people started growing dreadlocks. Positive references to locs began appearing in public spaces, from youthful graffiti to inspirational sayings. Meanwhile, I was gaining recognition in Sierra Leone and abroad as a spokesman for inclusive and transformative education.
Sometime in 2023, I began thinking about changing my hairstyle and, right after the Harvard talk, I decided it was time to do it. Perhaps because Harvard is where I started the locs in the first place. That evening, my cousin helped me find a barber a Jamaican friend in Boston whose shop stayed open after 8 PM.
As I heard the snipping sound of the scissors, I felt lighter — even relieved, though I wasn’t sure why.
David Moinina Sengeh
I gathered up each of the 103 locs of shorn hair. I might keep them safe for my grandkids. Or maybe donate them to an organization helping people with hair loss resulting from medical conditions.
Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised at what happened next. But I was. I was shocked at the public response: a mix of relief, disappointment, grief, anger, and inspiration.
People from many places — not just Sierra Leone, but Togo, Rwanda, Scotland, Australia, the United States, and France — reached out in person and online to tell stories on how my hairstyle had influenced them. As a young, Black, African man wearing dreadlocks while occupying spaces of power typically filled with White, Western men with gray hair, they said, I had given them a different kind of hope. They said it was great to hear someone call for justice before the Security Council, but what inspired them even more was I did it in locs.
I gathered up each of the 103 locs of shorn hair
Some stories came from officials (male and female) in other governments. One diplomat told me she finally grew dreadlocks because she had seen mine. Other ministers wrote that when they had seen me sit close to my president at global meetings with my hair flowing down my back, it encouraged them to display the difference in their own cabinet rooms — not just in how they looked but also in their radical ideas.
Young professionals who thought their dreadlocks had finally gained the “blessing” of their parents and bosses sent me screenshots of those same people asking them when they would cut their hair now that I had cut mine.
Community leaders who had told me that my hair forced them to question many of their own stereotypes reaffirmed a commitment to their new position: they still believed in radical inclusion.
Back in Sierra Leone, people who thought they knew me were shocked when they couldn’t recognize me. Close colleagues and family members couldn’t hide their amusement. Meanwhile, the social media chatter over my hairstyle went on.
So much emotion over one small, personal decision.
But why did I cut my hair? Everyone keeps asking. Am I declaring my intent to run for president? No, I’m not. (On the contrary, I think a president with dreadlocks would be very cool.) The answer is simple: I am not my hair. I am me, as you are you. My locs didn’t start as a public statement, though that became loud enough over the years. I just liked them. Now, I like my short, simple hair that doesn’t make any statement. I like no longer being easily recognized in a crowd.
I am ‘me’ — a hip-hop-rapping, pick-up-soccer-playing politician who travels Sierra Leone, and the world, advocating radical inclusion. And I doubt my next hairstyle will change that.
Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Formally Charged With Treason
The former president is represented by lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara. The Ex-President Koroma was granted bail by a High Court order on condition. The case was adjourned to January 17, 2024.
By Theo Edwards
Four offenses include treason, misprision of treason, and two counts of harboring
Sierra Leone's former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, has formally been charged with treason. The 4-court charge borders on his alleged involvement in a failed attempt by security forces to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone on November 26, 2023.
Ex-Presendent Bai Koroma court appearance
Ministry of Information Press Release
The government has disagreed with ECOWAS Terms set out in a letter ref: ECW/PC/DC/2024-001/oat dated January 2, 2024, addressed to the President of State of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
ECOWAS Terms set out in a letter ECW/PC/DC/2024-001/oat dated January 2, 2024
The Attorney General of Sierra Leone requested the matter stand down; later, reports indicated that charges were filed.
The former president is represented by lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara and other lawyers. The Ex-President Koroma was granted bail by a High Court order on condition. The case was adjourned to January 17, 2024.
Former President Ernest Koroma's Treason indictment and bail conditions
Former President Ernest Koroma's Treason indictment and bail conditions
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, the lead-lawyer representing ex-president Ernest Koroma, comments on AYV tv on the legal matter and implication against his client _a former head of State.
The former President was arraigned on a four-count indictment including treason and two counts of harboring. The charges stem from alleged involvement in an attempt to overthrow the Sierra Leone Government on November 26, 2023.
FILE - Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma, center, on arrival for talks with Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh, in Banjul, Gambia, Dec. 13, 2016. Former President Ernest Bai Koroma was charged with treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November, Sierra Leone's government said Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.
Sylvain Cherkaoui/AP
The Rising Cost of Living, Especially Food and Energy
Tin tranga! That is the new national anthem as hardship grips the motherland. The cost of essential commodities keeps soaring, making the cost of living unaffordable for many.
From food to fuel and utilities to higher education, everything is going out of reach for the average Salone man. Even those with deep pockets (and there aren’t many) are feeling the pinch. What is the government doing?
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Tin tranga!
That is the new national anthem as hardship grips the motherland.
Tin tranga! That is the new national anthem as hardship grips the motherland. The cost of essential commodities keeps soaring, making the cost of living unaffordable for many.
Sierra Leone
From food to fuel and utilities to higher education, everything is going out of reach for the average Salone man. Even those with deep pockets (and there aren’t many) are feeling the pinch. What is the government doing?
According to Statistics Sierra Leone, Consumer Price Inflation stood at almost 45% in July this year. When you focus on food and non-alcoholic beverages alone, you get a staggering 59.93% for the same month. These figures are alarming, but the reality of people, as far as the cost of living is concerned, is even more terrifying, with high levels of hunger and food insecurity. According to the World Food Programme, 78% of the country’s population is food insecure.
The rising fuel prices and impending increase in EDSA tariff in Sierra Leone definitely put a strain on the finances of its citizens. The situation is going to be difficult for everyone, regardless. When fuel prices go up, so do the prices of goods and services transported.
‘_slogans and gimmicks but no real solution.’ Hardship for the people of Salone.
In only a few months, there has been a significant increase in fuel prices. The cost of electricity is about to increase. Last year, the cost of telecoms services—calling credit and mobile data—also increased significantly. Whether eating at a cookery baffa or a posh restaurant, you will still pay a lot more today. Recreation is a pure luxury.
The rising cost of living, especially food and energy, is commonly attributed to global market forces and, more recently, to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukrainian war. While all of this might make sense, it is helpful only to an extent and is irrelevant to the people who struggle to live day by day.
While global food and fuel prices decreased in 2022, Sierra Leoneans experienced a steady hike as the Leone depreciated by 60% in 2022. The economy has been on life-support for the most part, and according to the World Bank, inflation and currency depreciation reached record levels. So, the ‘global’ argument passed on from government to government does not pass muster.
It is hard to understand and accept this type of behavior. It is a state of austerity for everyone except the administration. It is business as usual with an expanding wage burden—new and additional appointees, new institutions and offices, new big cars, and over-the-top spending.
Thanks to the ensuing pressure of Bretton Woods and a broke State that constantly needs money, subsidies are being removed on fuel. You struggle to see the effort the State is making to cut costs. Everyone else bears the biting hardship while political appointees get subsidized by the very State—that is taking away subsidies from the struggling masses.
Teachers must hustle their way to work with high transportation costs of NLe600—NLe800 (mere US$40) monthly SALARY, while senior state officials enjoy the comfort of a chauffeur-driven guzzler, with fuel paid by taxes of the poor teacher.
Government institutions have normalized renting private properties for office use at the taxpayers' expense, while many public buildings remain underutilized or neglected. No one is interested in cutting those costs while the poor have to pay for it. Government events continue to be held at luxury venues with overpriced catering. Constant supply of free fuel to officials at the expense of the taxpayer. Let us not even talk about the expensive trips on chartered planes. What happened to 'The Land That We Love, Our Sierra Leone.'
'Knowledge and truth our forefathers spread,
Mighty the nations whom they led;
Mighty they made thee, so too may we
Show forth the good that is ever in thee.'
Until radical cuts to wasteful spending are made, the government will have no ground to stand on to offer plausible explanations for the hardship. It is possible that such cuts would not solve the problem. Still, the people should be able to see that their government is not only using global cost of living excuses to justify the increasing poverty but also doing something about it.
We are at a point where it would make sense to declare a state of austerity and adopt comprehensive cost-cutting measures that start from the very top. With food inflation at almost 50% and a currency that is withering away, there is no shame in saying that we are in a terrible situation that warrants drastic cuts—not the unjustifiable and untimely removal of subsidies, but on wasteful spending that is avoided and there is a lot of it—from the V8 Landcruisers to the trips and unnecessary events and fuel.
It is getting to a point where the government needs to stop explaining why people suffer from a constantly increasing cost of living and start taking steps and doing what responsible parents do when things are hard in the home.
The discussion must no longer be about what is causing the hardship. There has to be a shift towards government action to cushion the impact on its people.
Sierra Leone: Devastation After Fuel Tanker Collision
Friday, November 5, 2021: A fuel tanker exploded following a collision in the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, killing at least 99 people and injuring a dozen others, officials said.
Around the Wellington PMB area
A fuel tanker exploded following a collision in the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, killing at least 99 people and injuring a dozen others, officials said.
The explosion took place late on Friday, November 5, 2021, after a vehicle struck the tanker in Wellington, a suburb east of the capital, Freetown.
Fuel spilled before igniting, and the resulting inferno engulfed bystanders, those trying to scoop fuel from the tanker, and vehicles at a busy intersection.
Several badly burned victims lay on the streets as flames blazed through shops and houses nearby. The extent of property damage was as yet unknown. Several eyewitnesses narrated in a video. Dozens of people are feared dead.
President Julius Maada Bio, who was in Scotland attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in a Tweet, said he was “deeply disturbed by the tragic fires and the horrendous loss of life.”
People survey the extent of the damage
Charred Motorcycle
In pictures (Courtesy BBC): Sierra Leone devastation after Freetown fuel tanker collision
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr said she saw “harrowing” photos, according to the BBC Africa.
After visiting the scene, Vice-President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said it was a "national disaster."
Doctors and nurses were doing their best under very difficult conditions with limited resources and equipment to provide care
President Julius Maada Bio on Sunday declared three days of national mourning following the death of over one hundred people. He promised to set up a Presidential Task Force that will investigate the causes of the disaster and make recommendations for change.
Mass Burial in Freetown. Many of the victims burnt beyond recognition - will be buried in the same cemetery as victims of the 2017 landslide
Mass Burial in Freetown. Many of the victims burnt beyond recognition will be buried in the same cemetery as victims of the 2017 landslide.
Last updated: 11/13 - 06:56 EST.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson on Saturday, that he was “deeply saddened by the extensive loss of life”, resulting from the crash, when the tanker collided with a lorry at a busy junction in the suburb of Wellington, spilling fuel, before igniting.
“The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to the people and Government of Sierra Leone, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery”, said the statement.
Support on-going
“The United Nations is prepared to provide the necessary support in the aftermath of this tragic incident”, it continued.
The UN Office in Sierra Leone also issued a statement, wishing “fortitude and peace to the bereaved families, and the Government and people of Sierra Leone, in this period of grief.”
“Furthermore, as partners in the country’s development aspirations”, the UN family in the West African nation said it was closely monitoring the situation and would work with the Government to overcome what the country’s Vice-President, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, reportedly described as a “national disaster”, after visiting the scene of the crash.
Specialized support
The World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted on Saturday that it was “mobilizing specialized supplies.”
“We are working to deploy burnt-patient care experts. We will provide more support as needed, at this terrible time for the people of Sierra Leone.”
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Corruption Undermines Social Development and Stymied Inclusive Economic Growth
Sierra Leone President: We Cannot Be This Corrupt. "We have to draw the line... we cannot be this corrupt as a nation and expect to develop," he told the BBC's Umaru Fofana in Freetown.
Source: BBC
The White Papers
Sierra Leone President: We Cannot Be This Corrupt. "We have to draw the line... we cannot be this corrupt as a nation and expect to develop," he told the BBC's Umaru Fofana in Freetown.
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has said an investigation into allegations of corruption into the administration of his predecessor, President Ernest Bai Koroma, will lead to a large amount of property being confiscated and stolen money being returned to the state.
President Maada Bio said the commission of inquiry, led by foreign judges, was a major breakthrough that would help make corruption unfashionable and risky.
"We have to draw the line... we cannot be this corrupt as a nation and expect to develop," he told the BBC's Umaru Fofana in Freetown.
A lawyer for Mr. Koroma's opposition APC party has dismissed the allegations and said the party would challenge the findings in court.
Listen: Sierra Leone President Maada Bio on corruption
Source: BBC
A country that is desperately poor despite its wealth of natural resources would guarantee a decent standard of life for every one of its 7.5 million citizens.
President Julius Maada Bio, on Thursday, September 24, 2020, received the reports of the Commissions of Inquiry and the White Papers and has assured the Government will fully implement the recommendations therein.
The Government has carefully looked at the reports of the Commissions and the recommendations. The White Paper document recommendations Government has accepted in the interest of the people of Sierra Leone. Unlike other Commissions, the president assured the citizens that his administration would fully implement all recommendations.
In a press briefing, he publicly instructed the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to effect the recommendations of the Commissions of Inquiry. “Recover all monies recommended to be returned to the people of Sierra Leone and to confiscate all assets recommended, and all other such penalties as recommended.”
He, however, emphasized respect for the rule of law, adding that: Persons and entities affected by the recommendation are guaranteed a peaceful and transparent judicial appeals process through which they can seek relief.
Summary of Justice Biobele Commission of inquiries reports presentation
The White Papers
223 Billions of Leones where Misappropriated by persons of interest ($94 Million) investigated by Justice Biobele.
126 person of interest investigated in his commission
84 indicted by Justice Biobele, they include:
1 indicted former President of Sierra Leone ( Ernest Bai Koroma)
13 indicted Former Minister
6 indicted Deputy former minister
1 indicted CEO of National Ebola Response Center
1 indicted former secretary to the former President
2 indicted former Governor of the bank of Sierra Leone
1 indicted former chairman of National Commission for Privatisation
3 indicted Member of Parliament
10 Permanent Secretary
1 former coordinating officer of the National Election Commission
1 former head of case management Team at the Ebola operation Center
2 former Director-General
1 former CEO of Small Medium Enterprise Development Agency
1 former Managing Director of Sierra Leone Commercial Bank
5 of the former Director of youth projects where indicated
3 heads of Musical groups in Sierra Leone. (Kolabo and others to refund money giving to them to the Government of Sierra Leone)
26 Person of interest where discharged
5 former Minister where discharged
10 former deputy minister where discharged
2 Permanent Secretary where discharged
9 other persons of interest were discharged including (a ) Kawsu Kebbie; (b) Chief Sadiq Kapuwa; (c ) Ibrahim Swarry of NPPA
The most guilty of all indicted was Limkokwing University, which was not in the interest of the people of Sierra Leone. Everything about its formation is corrupt
17 person of Interest on asset declaration where investigated by Justice Biobel they are:
(1) Madam Finda Diana Konomanyi
(2 ) Miatta Kargbo
(3) Ibrahim Washinga Mansaray
(4 ) Abdul Linoux Koroma
(5 ) Minkalu Mansaray
(6) Ahmed Kanu
(7 ) Alimamy Kamara
(8 ) Mabinty Daramy
(9 ) Bai Mahmoud Bangura
(10 ) Alfred Paolo Conteh
(11) Dr. Minkalu Bah
(12) Alimamy P. Koroma
(13) Mahmoud Tarawalli
(14 ) Dr. Richard Conteh
(15) Franklin Bai Kargbo
(16) Sulata Cooper
(17 ) Raymond Saidu Kargbo
14 of the asset of persons of interest of unexplained wealth where indicted
3 Person of interest asset discharged
All persons indicted who failed to declare their asset should serve an imprisonment of Six Months or pay 30 Million Leones… differential from the money they should refund
All persons of interest who declare their assets only once or twice have also been found guilty, but been discharged ( at least they try) said the Justice Biobele.
All property own by persons of interest that is within there earning are discharged
All accounts owned by persons of interest within there earning are discharged and giving access to them
All property acquired by persons of interest indicted with funds beyond there means of income, are products of unlawful and unjust enrichment, hence, their property would be forfeited to the Government and people of Sierra Leone
All forfeited property should be sold to any interested person in Sierra Leone at a fair value, and the money should be remitted immediately to the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Government of Sierra Leone
All funds in the bank account of persons indicted that's beyond there mean of earning must be forfeited to the Government of Sierra Leone, within 30 days from the date the recommendation is ratified
In the event anybody fails to return or repay the money Government shall use all law within its powers to confiscate all money own by that individual, either money in a bank account, or property moveable or immoveable including houses, vehicles, stocks belong to persons of interest, with the purpose of selling it, in order to pay the amount belonging to the people of Sierra Leone
All persons of interest that failed to attend the hearing of the Commission of Inquiries are thereby indicted and ban 5 years for holding public office
All persons of interest who are banned from holding public office, after there ban expired should write an apology letter to the people of Sierra Leone openly and publish in the various news-papers, and copy the justice department for its records
It is my hope that the Government of Sierra Leone under the leadership of H.E President Julius Maada Bio would recover all stolen money and property and return to the people of Sierra Leone
And these recommendations would serve as a reminder to all present Government Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Director-General, Permanent Secretary that corruption has no place in Sierra Leone any more and they should work purely for the benefit and interest of the people of Sierra Leone
The most guilty of all indicted was Limkokwing University, which was not in the interest of the people of Sierra Leone. Everything about its formation is corrupt
Examination of the Assets of Named Persons of Interest
Properties at Femi Turner, Goderich, and at Robureh, Makeni owned by former President Ernest Bai Koroma are to be confiscated as recommended by the Government White Papers on the Commissions of Inquiry. President Bio has instructed the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to effect the recommendations of the Commissions of Inquiry and confiscate all assets as recommended and recover all monies to be returned to the people of Sierra Leone.