Samuel Kallon 
By Ragan M. Conteh
Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Member of Parliament from Kono District who doubles as the Deputy Leader 2 of Government Business, Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina from Kono District thanked President Bio for appointing prominent Sierra Leoneans in offices to help achieve his agenda.
Hon Lamina admonished all nominees to work in tandem with the expected deliverables and play a leadership role to ensuring that the current government is retained in power.
He made the submissions on Tuesday 1st July 2025 in the Well of Parliament where he advised nominees to be diligent in their work and to enhance commitments.
“Read and do survey in order to evaluate yourself,” he noted.
He used comparative analysis of other countries and advised the nominees to replicate the same same good work in Sierra Leone.
He commended Baluwa Koroma for his outstanding performance in the Petroleum sector.
Hon. Boston Munda from Kenema District said the Report on the nominees speaks well and also underscores that they as family of Mr. Abu Kokofele thanked President Bio for reapponting Abu Kokofele to another sector.
He described Kokofele as a man with a wealth of experience and resilience while zooming in on Mr. Prince T. Quee and admonished all nominees to do well.
Hon Ing. Falah Tengbeh from Kailahun District congratulated the nominees on their appointments and lauded their commitments and competence and advised them not to personalize their offices.
“Don’t transform the offices into private possession,” he advised adding that the nominees must maintain the price of fuel or move to reduce it.
He advised all nominees to address social protection issues and improve on value addition.
Hon. Mariama Zombo from Pujehun District described the nominees as the fittest amongst other compatriots.
She described Mr. Kemokai as someone who has the capacity to serve in the reassigned office.
She praised Mr. Kokofele for his popularity in Kenema and experiences gained in the department of child and social protection scheme.
She emphatically spoke on social protection in light of future circumstances.
She also used the opportunity to acknowledge the appointment of the Disability Commissioner and the international award which was recently bestowed on a Sierra Leonean albinism.
Hon. Mustapha Selu from Moyamba District made reference to the Constitution of Sierra, thus stating that the appointments of the nominees could be revoked as stated in section 58.
He informed the House that some nominees who had gained Parliamentary approved are in the habit of disrespecting MPs when visiting their offices.
He recalled and zoomed in on Mr. Kokofele and trended on his leadership perfection and generosity.
He also spoke positively about Mr. Baluwa Koroma and he used the opportunity to suggest to the House to consider petroleum prices on transportation and distance.
He spoke well of Mr. Kemokai and wished all the nominees the very best in their various assignments.
