November 1, 2021
Past Friday was a remarkable day for veteran and doyen of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party, Manso Abu Dumbuya, following his re-election victory as chairman of the western area.
The chairman reelect, played host to a galaxy of politicians from across the aisle under the banner of the All Political Parties Association and All Political Parties Women Association.
Led by the chairman of the All Political Parties Association Chairman Prince Coker representatives of over twelve political parties visited Manso Dumbuya at his Water Quay office with an outpouring of uplifting messages in recognition of his outstanding and nationalistic and patriotic political posturing spanning several decades.
APPA had couple of years back awarded Manso Dumbuya as a political godfather and according the chairman of All Political Parties Women’s Association leader.
APPWA Leader Augusta James Teima said the fact that the old politician continues to win is a validation of confidence the reposed in him in the past award.
Manso Dumbuya said he was overwhelmed by the show of respect accorded by APPA and APPWA. He said he will carry the good memory to the grave.
Also on the same the steering committee of the Sierra Leone peoples Party Elders Committee paid a courtesy call to congratulate Manso Dumbuya on his re-election victory. The group members paid glowing tribute to the pivotal contribution of Manso Dumbuya for decades of struggles and loyalty to the party.
The group implored Manso Dumbuya to be a source of inspiration in the rejuvenation of the elders committee. The used the occasion to lament the fact the elders committee is denied access to certain party functionaries. The elders committee appealed for recognition and empowerment so that they can play crucial role in the upcoming election.
Manso Dumbuya formally registered as a paid up member of the elders committee. He promised to convey their message of wanting to have audience with the president and other strategic members of the party in support of their expressed fundraising drive.