Opposition Leader Accuses Bio Government of Blocking Drug Lord’s Extradition
By VOS Staff Writer
Opposition Leader Abdul Kargbo has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), describing it as “the worst government Sierra Leone has ever produced.” He accused the administration of gross incompetence, international embarrassment, and presiding over a collapse of national credibility.
According to Kargbo, Sierra Leone’s image abroad has deteriorated significantly under the SLPP’s watch. He cited the recent deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea, the imposition of a full United States visa ban, and allegations that Sierra Leonean passports have fallen into the hands of international drug traffickers as clear evidence of governance failure.
The opposition leader further alleged that senior SLPP government officials abused their positions by facilitating U.S. visas for family members who are not public servants, while some government officials themselves reportedly travelled to the United States and failed to return. He claimed these actions directly contributed to the U.S. government’s decision to impose a visa ban on Sierra Leone, describing the ban as “a serious slap in the face of the SLPP government and a national humiliation.”
Kargbo also referenced what he described as a major diplomatic scandal, in which cocaine was allegedly discovered in a vehicle belonging to Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Guinea, an incident he said brought disgrace and shame to the country on the international stage.
Additionally, he raised concerns over reports that a globally wanted drug lord is allegedly hiding in Sierra Leone, with purported links to the first family. He pointed to an extradition request from the Netherlands seeking the repatriation of the suspect, noting that Sierra Leone has yet to act on the request, a situation he described as deeply troubling and damaging to the country’s international standing.
Kargbo concluded that the SLPP government has failed in its responsibility to protect the nation’s reputation, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the interests of ordinary Sierra Leoneans. He warned that continued inaction and alleged misconduct risk isolating the country further and undermining public trust in state institutions.
