By Ish Saidu

Sahr Morris Jnr  has been elected  President for the Sierra Leone Sport Writers Association,  Sierra Leone (SWASAL) at the just concluded SWASAL national and regional elections held at the National Stadium in Freetown on Saturday 29 May 2021

Morris Junior , is one of the leading sports journalist in the country has been the scribe for SWASAL before becoming President of the association. He has won several local and international awards in his career.

He defeats Mohamed Konneh who polls 29 votes with Morris polling 74 votes to make him President.

In a statement from the campaign Manager of defeated Presidential candidate, Ishmael Saidu Kanu said “Team Konneh would like to congratulate Sahr Morris Jr. on his election as President of SWASAL”

The statement added that,  it was a friendly contest, stating that they wish the new President all the best in his new assignment.

“It is a win for SWASAL and a win for sports journalism. We promise to work with the Sahr Morris Executive to move the Association forward,” the statement reads.

SWASAL President Elect, Sahr Morris Jr Thank You Message

Good evening all, let me express my sincere thanks to God Almighty, my family, campaign team and all for your support and belief in me.

Throughout this period we’ve shown the sporting family that we are not only a family but an example to follow.

Colleagues, the elections are over, let us rise or fall together as a body and as one people.

I believe we can build on the progress we have made and continue to explore new grounds with new opportunities and breaking barriers.

Again I say again, the elections are over, it does not matter whether you are Team Mohamed Konneh or Team Sahr Morris Jr, or you are from the South, East and North. We Can make it as a United force.

Let me also call on my brother and relay mate, Mohamed Konneh to get our spikes on and ensure we cross the finish line as a team.

Thank you once again!