SLPP Holland Chairman Claims Growing Divisions Within Ruling Party

The Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Holland Chapter, Vandi Alieu Mansaray, has alleged that the ruling SLPP is facing growing internal divisions between what he described as the “Ebema” and “Radical Inclusion” camps.

Speaking during an interview on Liberty Online TV, Mansaray claimed that tensions remain unresolved within the party despite public displays of unity.

“Peace is not within the SLPP party, but we are behaving like there is peace,” he stated.

Mansaray further alleged that First Lady Fatima Maada Bio has not maintained political neutrality, a situation he believes has contributed to divisions within the party.

According to him, the women’s wing of the SLPP is now deeply divided.

“The women group is completely torn apart,” he claimed, while also accusing the First Lady and the party’s National Women’s Leader, Hawa Foray, of taking positions that have intensified tensions within the party.

He further alleged that the actions and political alignments of key figures have negatively affected cohesion among party supporters and structures.

Mansaray also extended similar criticism to Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh, claiming that political divisions associated with his influence are becoming increasingly visible within the SLPP.

“Now the party is turned between Ebema and Radical Inclusion Movement,” Mansaray stated, referring to what he described as growing factional alignments linked to the First Lady’s Ebema Movement and the Chief Minister’s Radical Inclusion agenda.

He maintained that although efforts are being made to project unity publicly, underlying disagreements and political camps continue to shape the internal dynamics of the ruling party.

The remarks come amid ongoing political discussions and speculation surrounding influence, succession politics, and emerging factions within the SLPP ahead of future internal party elections and contests.

Mansaray’s comments have further fueled public debate about unity within the ruling party, as conversations continue regarding the influence of political movements and key figures in the SLPP.