Editor’s note: This press release was issued after Sierra Leone did not have enough votes to go to the second round at the just-concluded AfDB election that ushered in a new President. The election took place in Abidjan, capital of Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday. The release was sent out by Dr. Samura Kamara, Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone.
Press release from Dr. Samura Kamara, candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank.
You will recall that Sierra Leone was one of the eight (8) candidates for the presidency of the African Development Bank. Preliminary results have shown that Sierra Leone is out of the race because we did not receive the required votes according to the electoral rules of the Bank.
I would like to salute His Excellency,our President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma and the people of Sierra Leone for their unreserved support I have received as our nation’s candidate for this position. I deeply appreciate and am humbled by the unified national support that have favoured me during this important moment and I have welcomed the opportunity to highlight Sierra Leone’s successes throughout this process.
The campaign has been intense. All candidates were highly qualified, experienced and tested but there can only be one winner. I wish the next President of the Bank well as we move forward to address the challenges and opportunities confronting our continent.
I intend to continue my diplomatic efforts to promote the interests of Sierra Leone, our region and the continent. Having contributed to the successful post-conflict recovery of our nation, as well as the region’s more recent efforts to eradicate Ebola, I look forward to advancing our ongoing foreign policy objectives.
At this juncture, I once again thank all partners, the campaign team and those who have worked ardently with us in this race, especially the beloved people of Sierra Leone.
Abidjan, May 28, 2015.
Photo: Dr. Samura Kamara.
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