By Mahmud Tim Kargbo
The deliberate actions of SLPP and APC politicians in partnering with neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations continue to pose significant dangers to Sierra Leone. Such partnerships now result in the loss of sovereignty, exploitation of resources, environmental degradation, and the undermining of democratic processes in the country. Additionally, these collaborations continue to sustain the negative action of prioritising profits over the well-being of the local population, leading to social inequalities and injustice in the country.
Neocolonialist organisations keep on exerting control over Sierra Leone through economic, political, and cultural means. By partnering with SLPP and APC local politicians, these organisations have sustained their inhuman actions in manipulating policies and decisions to benefit their own interests, at the expense of the suffering majority in Sierra Leone. Their actions continue to lead to the exploitation of our natural resources, land grabbing, and the displacement of indigenous communities in various parts of the country. Imperialist organisations, on the other hand, keep on expanding their influence and power over Sierra Leone, as they are doing in other developing countries. By forming partnerships with SLPP and APC local politicians, these organisations continue to further their very exploitative agenda of domination and control. This is what is responsible for the current economic dependency, loss of cultural identity, and the erosion of Sierra Leone’s traditional values and practices.
Corporate rogue organisations operating in Sierra Leone, prioritise profit-making over ethical considerations and often engage in illegal or unethical practices to achieve their goals. The SLPP and APC politicians’ actions to collaborate with these rogue organisations, sustain the unpatriotic actions of compromising the integrity of their government and exposing their constituents to harm. This has now led to corruption, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction.
These dangerous partnerships can have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the present, but also the future generations. SLPP and APC local politicians’ actions of aligning themselves with neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations, is what is responsible for the current selling out of the interests of their people for short-term gains or personal benefits.
One of the greatest dangers of such partnerships is the erosion of sovereignty and autonomy. By allowing external entities to dictate policies and make decisions on behalf of the country, SLPP and APC politicians continue to compromise the self-determination and independence of their country. Presently, this is responsible for the loss of control over our resources, economic system, and political processes, and ultimately weakening the country’s ability to act in its own best interest.
Furthermore, the SLPP, APC, neocolonialist and imperialist partnership continue to exacerbate existing inequalities and social injustices within the country. This is because neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations often prioritise the interests of the elite few over the needs of the majority. The collaboration of the SLPP and APC politicians with these entities, continue to perpetuate systems of exploitation and marginalisation that disenfranchise vulnerable populations and widen the gap between the rich and the poor in Sierra Leone.
Environmental degradation is another significant risk associated with the existing partnership between the SLPP and APC politicians and nefarious organisations. Many neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue entities in Sierra Leone, engage in extractive industries or practices that harm the environment, leading to pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity. As the SLPP and APC politicians continue to turn a blind eye to these destructive activities in exchange for financial incentives or political support, they are not only endangering the planet, but also jeopardize the well-being of future generations.
Therefore, it is crucial for SLPP and APC local politicians in Sierra Leone to uphold their responsibility to serve and protect the interests of their constituents. By rejecting partnerships with neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations and prioritising transparency, accountability, and integrity in their governance, SLPP and APC politicians can help safeguard their community’s future and promote sustainable development that benefits all. It is imperative that the SLPP and APC politicians remain vigilant and act in the best interests of their people to prevent the dangers associated in their current actions in collaborating with these detrimental entities.
By embracing ethical leadership practices and rejecting alliances with neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations, SLPP and APC politicians can demonstrate their commitment to serving the public good and upholding democratic ideals. They must prioritise the long-term welfare of their communities over short-term gains, and resist the temptation of aligning with entities that seek to exploit and manipulate for their own benefit.
Engaging in transparent and inclusive decision-making processes, listening to the voices of all stakeholders, and promoting sustainable development strategies are essential steps that the SLPP and APC politicians can take to protect their communities from the dangers of well exploitative external partnerships. By fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and respect for human rights, SLPP and APC politicians can build trust with their constituents and create a more resilient and equitable society.
Ultimately, the responsibility now rest on the shoulders of SLPP and APC politicians to unite with a nationalistic sense of purpose and resist the allure of partnerships with neocolonialist, imperialist, and corporate rogue organisations, and to champion the interests of Sierra Leone. By staying true to their duty to serve the public and advocating for justice, equality, and environmental sustainability, SLPP and APC politicians can help safeguard the well-being and the sovereignty of Sierra Leone for generations to come. It is through principled and ethical leadership that SLPP and APC politicians can navigate the complex challenges of the modern world and strive to create a more just and prosperous society for all.