Opposition MP Hon. Miata Amara, representing the Western Rural District, praised former President Ernest Bai Koroma for his significant contributions to the development of Kenema District, particularly for constructing key roads like the Bo-Kenema, Kailahun-Kenema, and various township roads.
Speaking on November 7, 2024, during the Presidential Speech debate in Parliament, she urged the people of Kenema to appreciate Koroma’s efforts. She also highlighted the current poverty crisis in Kenema, emphasizing widespread hunger and economic hardship.
The MP, who hails from Kenema, emphasized the former president’s commitment to development, particularly highlighting his efforts in connecting key roads in the region.
Hon. Amara praised President Koroma for his instrumental role in the construction of major roads, including the Bo-Kenema, Kailahun-Kenema, and various township roads, which have been vital to the district’s connectivity and overall development. She stressed that these infrastructural improvements had a lasting impact on the people of Kenema and other southeastern districts in Sierra Leone, noting that Koroma’s leadership had been a beacon of hope for the region.
“The former president was very kind to the people of Kenema. His development projects have significantly improved our lives,” Hon. Amara said. “We should all be grateful for the work he did for our people and for Sierra Leone as a whole.”
However, Hon. Amara also drew attention to the current challenges faced by her constituents, particularly the rising levels of poverty in Kenema. She lamented the worsening economic conditions, highlighting the visible signs of hunger and hardship among the district’s residents.
If you see the faces of the people in Kenema, you will see that hunger and poverty are now the order of the day. We are struggling,” she said, urging the government to address these pressing issues with urgency.
Hon. Amara called on the Bio administration to provide transportation services for people with disabilities, especially those in the War Wounded Community in Grafton, Freetown, and to address their poor housing conditions. She stressed that disabled individuals should be given equal opportunities to contribute to development. She concluded by urging all political stakeholders to unite in supporting the poor and vulnerable populations in Sierra Leone.
