Freetown, Sierra Leone — The former Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and current Commissioner of the National Commission for Privatisation, Dr. Prince Alexander Harding, has addressed recent criticisms surrounding the lower-level elections held in Bo, stating the process could have run more smoothly with greater collaboration from all involved stakeholders.
Speaking in Freetown, Dr. Harding firmly denied allegations linking him to the disarray that marked the internal party elections. While some observers blamed the disorder on unruly behavior by certain delegates, Dr. Harding rejected claims that he played a role in fomenting the chaos.
“It is deeply dishonest to imply that I would sabotage an electoral process I helped design,” he said. “I was not a delegate during the elections, and my former role as Chairman of the SLPP demanded that I lead by example, not disrupt the party’s democratic mechanisms.”
Dr. Harding emphasized his enduring commitment to the values and stability of the SLPP, insisting that his loyalty to the party has remained steadfast throughout his political career.
He suggested that some critics may be attempting to tarnish his reputation in a bid to undermine his long-standing contributions to the party.
“Since the days of President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah and the return of democracy, I have dedicated my energy to upholding the SLPP’s image as a credible and disciplined political institution,” he noted. “I will not tolerate any action that seeks to bring disrepute to our noble party.”
He further expressed confidence in the SLPP’s resilience and credited President Julius Maada Bio for providing unwavering support to the party’s ongoing efforts at unity and reform.
Widely regarded as one of the SLPP’s most committed figures, Dr. Harding reiterated his stance that any mistakes made during the Bo elections have been addressed, and the party continues to stand strong in the face of internal and external challenges.
