By Amin Kef Sesay
In a new development that has surprised many, President Dr Julius Maada Bio has, on the 7th May 2020, appointed APC strongman Hon. Dr. Alhaji Alpha Bakarr Sahid Kanu popularly known as Alpha Khan as the Strategic Adviser -Social Mobilization and Food Security at the Office of the Interim National Coordinator, COVID-19 Response.
Some have interpreted this latest move as a clear demonstration of President Bio’s desire to lead a unified and cohesive nation.
That particular school of thought believes that the President had always reiterated that the development of Sierra Leone requires collective effort.
Many have commended Hon. Alpha Kahn for accepting the call to serve his nation especially at a time when some of his colleagues have chosen the path of fanning tribal and regional bigotry through hate and divisive messages among supporters.
It could be recalled that the Hon. Alpha Kanu served in various Ministerial capacities under the former APC Government and was also National Publicity Secretary of the APC party.
He is known to be an eloquent speaker who can inspire people and a very good mixer. That besides, he is said to be highly knowledgeable and very versatile.
