Chernoh Bah

Yumkellah’s NGC: Windshield Wiper Politicians and Social Media Vigilantes

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By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah In early December 2017, the Sierra Leonean political scientist Zubairu Wai, in an incisive social media comment titled “the dilemma of a ghost,” characterized Kandeh Yumkellah as “a parachute politician who believes he is doing the country a favor by running for president.” Wai notes that Yumkellah’s militant desire for …

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Sierra Leone President Violates Election Laws

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The Chairman Political Parties Registration Commission Tower Hill Freetown Sierra Leone December 21, 2017 Dear Sir; PRESIDENT ERNEST KOROMA’S VIOLATION OF PUBLIC ELECTIONS RULES & POLITICAL PARTIES CODE OF CONDUCT I write in reference to the above subject matter and to particularly draw your attention to the obvious violations by the leadership of the All …

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The War Against Academic Freedom: FBC and the case of Prof. Ibrahim Abdullah

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By Chernoh Alpha M. Bah  Fourah Bay College (FBC), a constituent college of the University of Sierra Leone, has reached the breaking point. Yet, the college’s latest predicaments have nothing to do with the usual issues of students’ welfare or unaffordable tuition fees. This time, the stakes are far higher and directly relate to integrity …

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