Chief Minister Sengeh's Plea for Political Unity at Remembrance Day Service

Chief Minister Sengeh's Plea for Political Unity at Remembrance Day Service

At the Annual Remembrance Day Service in Freetown on Sunday, Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh underscored the significance of political unity among Sierra Leonean leaders.

Following the ceremony, Dr. Sengeh remarked in a social media statement that the nation's political leadership avoids engaging in physical or verbal confrontations, prioritizing constructive discussions on governance matters. He highlighted his placement alongside Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr during the event, stressing that collaboration between leaders is essential for achieving national development objectives.

During the service, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr laid a commemorative wreath in tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for Sierra Leone's freedom. She also unveiled the design for a new memorial, commissioned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which will be installed adjacent to the cenotaph. The memorial's theme is "Honoring the Past; Shaping the Future."

The solemn occasion gathered national leaders, members of the diplomatic community, military personnel, and citizens to honor the sacrifices made in World Wars I and II, the Civil War, and other conflicts.

The Annual Remembrance Day Service remains a crucial national event for sober reflection, recognizing the sacrifices of Sierra Leone’s fallen heroes, and reinforcing the imperative of unity among both citizens and the political leadership.