Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 23, 2025 – Dr. Alhaji K. Tarawally, a founding member of the National Grand Coalition (NGC) and former media professional, has officially resigned from the party, citing its loss of independence and alignment with the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP).
In a strongly-worded statement issued on Saturday, Dr. Tarawally expressed deep disappointment over what he described as a betrayal of the NGC’s founding ideals.
He stated that the party—once envisioned as a bold alternative to the long-standing political dominance of the SLPP and the All People’s Congress (APC)—had now become a “puppet” of the current administration.
“The NGC was born out of the desire to break free from the cycle of political stagnation and to present a credible alternative that genuinely serves the people of Sierra Leone,” he remarked. “But today, it has been reduced to a shadow of itself, serving interests that contradict its founding mission.”
Dr. Tarawally highlighted internal divisions within the NGC, noting that while some members remain committed to building a strong opposition, others have chosen to maintain the party’s alliance with the SLPP for personal gain.
He said these conflicting agendas have severely eroded the NGC’s ability to function as an independent political voice.
He also criticized the broader political environment, describing it as marred by corruption, poor governance, and failure to deliver basic services.
According to him, the NGC’s silence on these national issues makes it complicit in the status quo it once pledged to challenge.
“My decision to resign is based on principle,” Dr. Tarawally emphasized. “I cannot in good conscience remain in a party that has strayed so far from the values we championed. My loyalty lies with the people of Sierra Leone—not with political alliances or personal ambition.”
Though he has not yet declared his next political move, Dr. Tarawally reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for the country’s suffering masses and pushing for meaningful change outside the current party structure.
