It is a big relief to learn that the Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, Professor Kelfala Kallon has not disappeared and gone into self-exile as a result of advising President Bio on political matters, as insinuated in well circulated postings on social media. Well, the Governor has put his detractors to shame and reacted by clarifying the issues. He says he has been at several functions and therefore cannot be in exile. Besides, he went on, he would not advise the President on social media when he had direct access to him. He affirmed that as Governor, he has worked so hard to keep Politics out of the Bank and the Bank out of Politics. The big question being asked is why people should go to the extent of manufacturing such lies and embarking on a vendetta against the Governor? For those cowards hiding behind social media postings, the Governor has a stern warning for them, by stating, according to one report- “I am not a coward and have manifested my bravery by engaging three lions at the same time!”. Come to think of it, how many Sierra Leoneans have even seen a lion let alone play with one? I can attest to seeing one such picture of the Governor playing with a lion and later singing some groovy tunes at what appeared to be a holiday resort recently. Another stern warning from him is his advice for people behind the audios to find work and become productive to help the economy. Sage advice indeed, as there are bound to be more employment opportunities when he comes back from his leave and espouses new economic policies. This time, any inimical effect of his redenomination would have been a thing of the past and there will probably be no more old notes in circulation! The big question being asked by the people behind the audios however is this- “When does his leave period end?” Well, it looks like he would have to put out another statement.
Ponder my thoughts.