Samura Kamara Breaks Silence, Calls for Justice and Renewal in Sierra Leone
In a rare social media address, Samura Kamara, Ph.D., presidential candidate in Sierra Leone's 2023 elections, delivered a direct message to his supporters almost a week after his 75th birthday. Kamara, veteran economist and former foreign minister, finance minister, and Bank of Sierra Leone governor, staked his legacy on this milestone moment. Kamara expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love, warmth, and goodwill from his many supporters. He thanked his well-wishers for their kind messages, calls, prayers, and moments of laughter shared, which have reminded him of what matters. Reflecting on these bonds, he noted the unity among Sierra Leoneans and their shared hope for a better future. Contested results from the election indicate Kamara won 1,148,262 votes compared to 1,566,932 for Julius Maada Bio. Following these results, Kamara's party, the All People's Congress, demanded a re-run, citing glaring irregularities. On May 7, 2026, Kamara poste...