Communications Unit For Dr. Richard Konteh
Looking at the current polarization of Sierra Leone’s political landscape, we need a leader with the audacity, respect, charisma, courage, zest, national appeal, and sincerity to unite our already severely divided nation. That leader is Dr Richard Konteh, a leader well known across Sierra Leone’s geopolitics. Dr. Richard Konteh is an outstanding politician within the ranks of the All People’s Congress, who boasts a base in the Kailahun district and many other areas in the country’s Southeast region. He is no stranger to all corners of Sierra Leone, and has many admirers for his brand of politics. He believes in the content of people’s characters and not their ethnic or regional origins. While the controversy concerning the validity of the 2023 elections is ongoing, Sierra Leoneans are cognizant of the of the 2028 polls. They wish to have a leader of the caliber of Dr. Richard Konteh, because they believe he will protect their votes with his life.
Dr. Konteh has survived many character assassination attempts since when he was serving under the past administration of Former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.The current administration accused him of corruption in the infamous Commission of Inquiry, but he came out clean, as the Court of Appeal exonerated him of all allegations. Surviving all those hurdles made Dr. Richard Konteh a battle-tested Politician, and that qualifies him as the right man to take Sierra Leone to the promise Land.
He served as Deputy Minister of Finance, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Chief of Staff at State House, and serving in all those capacities with excellence. If entrusted with the leadership of Sierra Leone, some of the key focuses of Dr Richard Konteh are institutional development and capacity building. Dr. Richard believes that if our governance institutions work independently and the capacity of the people manning those institutions is top-notch, then Sierra Leone will regain its status among the elite in the subregion.
Dr. Konteh also believes that Sierra Leone’s economic growth depends heavily on the mining sector, but the benefits aren’t trickling down enough to the population. As an experienced politician, who served in different capacities, such as the ones mentioned above, he can reverse Sierra Leone’s current economic trend and strengthen its resilience to potential external shocks, such as Ebola in 2014 and the coronavirus in 2019.
Economic diversification would be central to Dr Konteh’s development strategy as a development expert. His economic diversification aims to achieve multipolar and inclusive growth and create sustainable jobs for Sierra Leone’s growing youthful population. Restoring Sierra Leone’s positive image on the international scene and formulating policies that will enhance strong economic and financial policies and good governance, are key elements in Dr. Richard Konteh’s 2028 agenda. Dr. Richard Konteh does not believe in the establishment of embassies that are of no use to the economic and diplomatic development of Sierra Leone. With the good international relationships established when he was Chief of Staff at State House during the Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma era, he believes in utilizing those relationships to foster strategic partnerships to create opportunities for the growing population of Sierra Leone.
More than ever, we need a leader willing to cross lines; Close the divide and bring people together to solve the challenges we face as a nation. We have significant challenges as a nation, and it will take a leader with the ability to collaborate, inspire, and have some tough conversations, so we can move forward. Dr Richard is blessed with these qualities, as he believes democracy is a spectator sport.
Dr Richard Konteh is not only a politician, but his personality transcends politics; he is also a quiet philanthropist. He is a man who has helped many young people achieve their dreams beyond the face of the camera. He is a cheerful giver with less or no publicity. Dr Konteh deeply understands the sociocultural and socioeconomic realities of present-day Sierra Leone, so he is on a very strong footing to lead the country to the promised land. He has proved to be corrupt-free and has also proven to be a battled-tested politician.
Dr Richard Konteh is a courageous leader who can articulate the ethics and principles that guide his politicking transparently and openly. Dr Konteh believes integrity and courage combat fear and uncertainty in challenging situations. A courageous leader creates the experience and atmosphere citizens want to be part of, because his vision reflects their aspirations. Dr Richard Konteh believes leadership is the glue that bridges good ideas to action, and the ability to influence people to follow and then bring about fundamental changes needed by Sierra Leoneans. This is the time for all well-meaning members of the All People’s Congress (APC) to rally behind Dr Richard Konteh to be elected Presidential candidate for the party for the 2028 polls. For Sierra Leone to develop in every facet of human endeavor and be admired by its peers in the subregion, we need someone like Dr. Richard Konteh as President