By Thomas Dixon
FREETOWN, Feb. 21 (232news.com) – Opposition Whip of the All People’s Congress Party (APC) Hon Hassan A. Sesay has cautioned President Julius Maada Bio over the appointment of APC Strongman Alhaji Alpha Bakarr Sidiq Kanu.
He said that the President should know the kind of man he has called to serve in his cabinet as Resident Minister North West
He stated that although it has happened before, because during the vetting of the nominee, he (Alpha) said he is APC while the first lady on social media stated that Alpha Khan has joined the SLPP.
Hon Sesay maintained that he did not know between the Alpha Khan and the first Lady who is telling the truth.
Leader for Coalition for Change Party Hon Emerson Lamina said he had no doubt in Alpha Kanu and described him as an orator.
Hon Lamina encouraged Sadiq Sillah the Ambassador going to Egypt to strengthen relationship between Sierra Leone and Egypt and Mamusu Massaquoi as Deputy Minister 2 at the Ministry of Basic and Senior Education to promote education in the country because it is the flagship programme of the President.
Hon Veronica k. Sesay said there are only three women but they would deliver, noting that the Hon Alpha Kanu is a devoted and patriotic citizen that is the reason for his appointment
Hon PC Kanagbaro Sanka 111 of Tonkolili district advised the nominees to promote Sierra Leone and work in the interest of the nation.
Hon Ibrahim Ben Kargbo Acting Leader of APC said most of the nominees have made themselves, pointing out that Hon Alpha Kanu has not gone to the SLPP but that he is still APC.
The Speaker of Parliament Dr. Abass Bundu told the nominees that the President has entrusted them by given positions.
Other presidential nominees that were approved include Hon Rtd Brig General Komba E.S Boyah, Resident Minister East, Hon Justice Ansumana Ivan Sesay Chairman Legal Aid Board, Sadiq Sillah Ambassador to Arab Republic of Egypt; Mamusu Massaquoi Deputy Minister 2 Ministry of Basic and Senior Education, Haja Isata Abdallah Kamara Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Andrew Ansu Fatorma Chairman Road Road Maintenance Fund Administration, Dr. Anthony Sandy Chairman Health Service Commission, Abdul Caulker National Coordinator Office of the National Security, Hon Alhaji Bakarr Sidiq Alpha Kanu Resident Minister North West and Isatu Moses Board Member National Youth Commission.
