Sierra Leone: President Koroma Slams Detractors As He Promises Speedy Economic Recovery

President Ernest Bai Koroma broke his silence this morning (October 14, 2016) on the ongoing attacks against his government in the wake of the country's current economic challenges.

The commander-in-chief did not mince words, calling attacks against his government "incoherent newspaper articles and radio talkshops." He said unequivocally that "development is a tough process and prosperity does not come on a silver platter." These two things, he pointed out require effective collaboration and perseverance, not "layback theoretical prescriptions" and "half-hearted political grandstanding".

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