Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has called for greater political inclusion and women’s representation, emphasizing that addressing fears of exclusion and social injustice is essential to building public trust and strengthening national cohesion.
He made the call on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at the closing of the National Unity and Social Cohesion Conference held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown.
“One critical pathway to building trust and cohesion is to progressively address the fears of exclusion and social injustice,” Dr. Juldeh Jalloh said.
The Vice President stressed that addressing concerns about fairness, representation and social justice was critical to fostering trust among citizens and sustaining peace in Sierra Leone.
He also urged Sierra Leoneans to support Proportional Representation, highlighting its potential to promote political inclusiveness and improve women’s representation in decision-making processes.
Dr. Juldeh Jalloh, a political scientist by training with extensive experience in security, governance, electoral systems and post-war reconstruction, underscored the importance of ensuring that citizens from different backgrounds have opportunities to participate in the country’s political processes.
His remarks highlighted the link between inclusive governance, public confidence and lasting peace, stressing the need to address concerns about marginalization and ensure that citizens feel represented in national affairs.
The National Unity and Social Cohesion Conference was organised by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) to promote dialogue, prevent conflict and strengthen peaceful coexistence across Sierra Leone.
The conference called attention to the need to translate commitments to national unity into practical actions that promote fairness, inclusion and sustainable peace.