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By Nasratu Kargbo

Following the delay to sign the Nicotine and Tobacco Control Act 2023, the    Interreligious Council of Sierra Leone has called on Presidents Julius Maada Bio to sign the Act, stating that the substance has destroyed and continues to destroy the lives of Sierra Leoneans.

Speaking on behalf of the Christian Action Group Rev Muriel Koroma said “We appeal to His Excellency Julius Maada Bio to speedily append his signature to the bill before the close of parliament”, she added that parliament will close very soon.         

By Nasratu Kargbo

The Chairman of the Political Parties Regulatory Commission (PPRC) Abdulai M. Bangura has warned that if issues related to violence are not addressed beforehand, things could get out of control in the June elections.  

He made this statement on Wednesday whilst reacting to findings presented by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) on citizens’ views on the likelihood of election violence. Bangura said PPRC holds the view that the likelihood of violence exists.

By Saio Marrah

Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Court No 1, Pademba Road in Freetown has remanded a former police officer in custody at the start of preliminary investigations into one count against Alimamy Fofanah. He is accused of killing one Yayah Jalloh at Bassa Town, Waterloo on 1^st February, 2023.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Aspiring female Member of Parliament in Kenema District Alice Kornya Sandy has accused the present MP of Constituency 016 Abu Bakarr Fofanah of destroying campaign posters and banners displaying her image.

By Politico Staff Writer

Vice President (VP) Dr. Juldeh Jalloh has called on Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to bring private sector investment into the energy market, which he said has been challenged with a solid infrastructure.

He made this call while addressing members of the Fifth ECOWAS Parliament at a five-day delocalized joint meeting at the conference room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Freetown on the 20^th of March 2023.

By Politico Staff Writer

The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Kabineh Kallon has assured a cross-section of Sierra Leone Airport Authority (SLAA) staff that no one will be left out or disadvantaged when paying their end-of-service benefits.

He made this statement during a meeting with representatives of SLAA, Summa Group of Companies, Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), SLAA Board, and State Counsel at the ministry’s Conference Room, Freetown, and 20th March 2023.

By Politico Staff Writer

Siaka Sama, an independent MP from Pujehun district, has told a mass rally in the district headquarters that he would support the re-election of President Julius Maada Bio in June.  He said he didn’t go as far as declaring for the SLPP now because he was still sitting as an independent MP.