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By: Christian Conteh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sierra Leone\u2019s embattled President Julius Maada Bio has anticipated a coup plot against his democratically elected government and blames the United States Government of laying a fertile foundation for this.<\/p>\n

President Bio who is no stranger to the treacherous realm of coup plots, firmly believes that the U.S. has laid the foundation for potential chaos and instability.<\/p>\n

His claims resounded during a candid question and answer session held at the American University in Washington D.C., on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).<\/p>\n

Blaming the American government for meddling in Sierra Leone’s internal politics, Bio recalled a critical juncture in the electoral process.<\/p>\n

“At the height of calling the results, this was when the problem started. They had done all their calculations, collations, and all the processes. I was now requested to stop them from calling the results by the United States, so I don’t know who is accusing who of interference. I declined, and I said I will never call the institution,” Bio recalled.<\/p>\n

But Bio’s concern extends beyond Sierra Leone’s borders, as he emphasized the volatile nature of the West African region.<\/p>\n

“Consider the contest in West Africa, a very volatile region,” he urged.<\/p>\n

“We are threatened by jihadists in the whole of the Sahel. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, we have military governments, with a few of us surviving as democratically elected governments. When the United States casts doubt on an election that was considered the most peaceful, free, and fair, you are calling for a coup,” he said.<\/p>\n

In response Sarah Van Horne Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy says they do not comment on private diplomatic conversations<\/p>\n

The backdrop to this contentious dialogue is the aftermath of Sierra Leone’s June 2023 elections, which raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n

The U.S., along with other international and local observers, expressed concerns over the credibility of the results, citing anomalies in the tabulation process.<\/p>\n

In response, the U.S. has taken the drastic measure of imposing visa restrictions on individuals they deem to have undermined the country’s democratic process.<\/p>\n

In this diplomatic standoff, President Bio’s claims and concerns resonate beyond borders, painting a complex picture of the fragile balance between democracy, international scrutiny and the quest for stability in a tumultuous region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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