HADP Declares “Revolution of the Mind,” Calls for Economic Independence and National Renewal

By Staff Writer

The Humble Africans Development Party (HADP) has launched what it describes as a “Revolution of the Mind”, calling on Sierra Leoneans to abandon dependency, corruption and unproductive political attitudes and embrace education, enterprise, discipline and economic independence.

The new political philosophy was unveiled during the party’s first supporters’ meeting held on August 2, 2026, at the HADP Headquarters on Dan Street, Freetown.

Although Founder and Leader Abubakarr Alharazim was unable to attend the meeting physically, he addressed supporters by telephone through connected speakers, using the occasion to introduce what the party says is a fundamentally different approach to politics and national development.

Beyond Politics: A Revolution of Thinking

HADP says its proposed “Revolution of the Mind” is not a call for violence, confrontation or hatred, but a campaign to transform the way Sierra Leoneans think about leadership, citizenship, work and national development.

The party argues that Sierra Leone’s biggest challenge is not simply a lack of natural resources, but the failure to fully develop and utilise the country’s greatest resource—the human mind.

According to HADP, political change without a corresponding change in attitudes and values will continue to produce limited results.

The party is therefore advocating a culture built around education, integrity, discipline, innovation, entrepreneurship, accountability and service to country.

‘Stop Waiting for Foreign Solutions’

At the heart of the HADP ideology is the call for economic independence through human development.

The party believes Sierra Leone must move beyond dependence on external assistance and place greater emphasis on developing its own productive capacity through agriculture, education, manufacturing, technology, healthcare and entrepreneurship.

HADP argues that genuine independence cannot be achieved merely through political sovereignty while citizens remain economically dependent and young people struggle to find meaningful opportunities.

The party is calling for greater investment in Sierra Leoneans themselves, insisting that educated, skilled and productive citizens are essential to building a self-reliant economy.

A Direct Challenge to the Political Culture

The movement also represents a challenge to what HADP describes as a political culture centred too heavily on personalities, elections and political patronage.

The party insists that national renewal must begin with individual responsibility.

It is urging citizens to reject corruption, work honestly, value education, respect human dignity and take responsibility for improving their communities rather than waiting for politicians or government alone to solve every problem.

For HADP, the proposed revolution therefore begins with the individual before it reaches Parliament, State House or any political institution.

Alharazim’s Vision

Founder and Leader Abubakarr Alharazim says his vision is centred on peaceful democratic participation and the mobilisation of citizens around practical solutions to Sierra Leone’s longstanding development challenges.

The party is also calling on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to contribute their knowledge, skills, experience and resources to national development.

HADP believes the diaspora can play a significant role in transferring expertise, promoting investment and supporting innovation at home.

“The Citizen’s Revolution”

The party has branded its philosophy “The Citizen’s Revolution”, arguing that national transformation cannot be achieved solely through government policies.

HADP maintains that citizens must become active participants in development by educating themselves, creating businesses, supporting their communities, rejecting corruption and demanding accountability from public officials.

The party’s message is encapsulated in its motto:

“Never Mix Negligence and Intelligence.”

Its broader philosophy is:

“Humble in Heart. Humble in Mind. Humility is Strength.”

And its organising principle:

“Each One Reach One. Each One Teach One. Each One Lift One.”

The August 2 meeting, according to HADP, marked the beginning of a wider national conversation focused less on political personalities and more on ideas, responsibility and economic transformation.

The party is now challenging Sierra Leoneans to decide whether the country’s next chapter should be another political cycle—or a genuine revolution in the way citizens think, work, lead and build their nation.