Former APC Flag Bearer Hopeful, Susan Bona, Resigns
Susan Bona, once a female contender for the 2023 Flag Bearership position in the All People’s Congress (APC) party, has tendered her resignation. Joining the APC in 2011, Bona’s departure comes with a poignant message for her fellow citizens: the paramount importance of prioritizing Sierra Leone’s peace and stability with a ‘Sierra Leone First’ mentality.
Citing a profound misalignment between the evolving dynamics within the APC and her deeply held values, Bona highlighted concerns over tribal hate speech and regional discrimination, particularly targeting the Mende and Kono tribes, as the primary catalyst for her decision. Her resignation underscores a plea for unity and respect within the political sphere.
Expressing disappointment in the APC leadership’s perceived inaction in addressing these critical issues, Bona emphasized that the party’s current trajectory strays significantly from the principles of respect and unity she once championed. Reflecting on the party’s current state, she lamented the divergence from their noble aspiration of rebuilding and reshaping the political landscape in the pursuit of national cohesion and progress.
Bona’s departure leaves a lingering question: will her actions spark introspection and reform within the party?
