As the campaign for 28 election around the corner with both major political party APC and SLPP are preparing for the election of their flagbearer candidates, some lazy politician and tribalist have come up with the argument that moving forward elections of a president should be based on tribal and regional rotation sighting examples that the North and Sourth of the country have enjoyed presidency while calling for the Eastern and Western region to be considered this time around for president.
Such a call will not only fuel tribal and regional hate but also has the potential of undermining meritocracy, national unity, and peace
In a growing national debate, political analysts, including some serious media like The Informant Newspaper, are emphasizing that the presidency should be determined by competence, vision, and leadership qualities rather than tribal or regional considerations.
The presidency is not a cultural token to be rotated among tribes or regions. It is the highest office of service, and it demands competence, integrity, and the ability to deliver results,
A competent president brings skills in policy-making, economic management, diplomacy, and crisis response rather than tribal or regional favoritism, which often prioritizes loyalty over ability, leading to inefficiency and corruption.
Reducing elections to tribal or regional calculations undermines democratic values and turns leadership into a contest of identity rather than ideas.
Observers note that while Sierra Leone’s political history has often been shaped by regional loyalties, the challenges facing the nation, ranging from economic recovery to education reform, require leaders who can rise above identity politics.
Sierra Leonean voters are urged to prioritize candidates’ track records, policy proposals, and capacity to govern effectively as focusing on tribal or regional representation risks perpetuating division and slowing progress.