In a growing display of support for his leadership bid, Sorie Sulaiman Sesay met with political stakeholders from eleven constituencies across Bo District over the weekend. The engagement, which brought together respected community leaders, youth influencers and local APC stakeholders, highlighted Sesay’s widening appeal within the party’s rank-and-file and his growing reputation as a contender to watch in the race for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearership.
Held in Bo Town, the meeting served as an interactive platform where stakeholders shared their hopes for a more dynamic and people-centered APC. They applauded Sesay’s longstanding contributions to national progress, particularly in agriculture and youth development. His ability to connect with communities at the grassroots level was repeatedly cited as a defining strength. For many, he represents a fresh yet familiar face — one grounded in practical experience and committed to inclusive leadership.
Stakeholders at the meeting expressed enthusiasm for Sesay’s candidacy, noting that his temperament, vision and record of service align with the party’s need for generational renewal. While emphasizing their neutrality at this stage of the internal contest, many participants acknowledged that Sesay’s message resonates deeply with the base. His focus on issues such as unity, integrity and economic empowerment stood out as key points of interest during the deliberations.
One local youth leader remarked, “He listens. He doesn’t come to impose ideas but to engage. That’s the kind of leadership we need now — someone who builds consensus from the ground up.”
In his response, Mr. Sesay thanked the stakeholders for their warm reception and open dialogue. He reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership and promised to prioritize education, healthcare, youth employment and agricultural investment if chosen as the party’s standard-bearer. He noted that the APC must look beyond personalities and focus on building a national agenda that lifts communities, not just campaigns.
“As we move forward,” Sesay stated, “I am not just seeking to lead a party, but to serve a people. My goal is to give voice to every Sierra Leonean who feels left behind, and to offer them a seat at the table of progress.”
With internal party decisions drawing closer, this engagement in Bo is seen as a strong signal of Sesay’s growing momentum. While he continues his national listening tour, the response from stakeholders in Bo suggests that his message of unity, inclusion and sustainable development is gaining meaningful traction.
As one community elder put it at the end of the meeting: “If we want to turn the page, we must support leaders who are ready to write a new chapter.”
