Sierra Leonean President, Julius Bio has reiterated his government’s commitment to democracy, justice, well-being and safety of the citizenry.
Bio, while receiving a high-powered delegation from the ECOWAS Commission and the Government of Nigeria, said: “My government’s commitment to democracy, justice, the well-being and safety of our citizens remains unwavering”
The team include Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Military Intelligence Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Udiandeye and President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, among others.
Touray said, “The delegation reiterated ECOWAS commitment towards preserving democracy and good governance across the sub-region, while assuring of their readiness to work with our government towards forestalling any future security occurrences.
“My government’s commitment to democracy, justice, the well-being and safety of our citizens remains unwavering.
“Sierra Leone’s leadership position in key institutions across the globe will be preserved.
“We are deeply thankful for the tremendous outpouring of support from key allies around the region and world.
“We shall continue to work towards preserving and promoting the priceless peace that we have enjoyed as a country, since the end of our unfortunate decade-long civil war 21 years ago.”
The delegation conveyed a message of solidarity from the Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of Heads of State and President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and that of other ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
Ribadu, who delivered the message, said anything that would interfere with democracy, peace, security and stability of Sierra Leone will not be accepted by ECOWAS and by Nigeria.
“We are proud of the leadership of the president of Sierra Leone, we are proud of the government for tak9ng action and stopping the very unfortunate incident,” Ribadu said.
For his part, Musa said, “The armed Forces of ECOWAS countries are fully in support of the government of Sierra Leone and are ready and willing to provide the necessary support, whenever called upon.
“The Chair of authority has, as the president has indicated, asked us to underscore the readiness and commitment of ECOWAS to support the people of Sierra Leone, including to strengthen their national security by all means, and deployment, if need be, of regional elements in Sierra Leone”, said Touray.
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