Captain (Rtd) Valentine Strasser’s  Status Restored

By Esther Wright

Captain (Rtd) Valentine E. M. Strasser, on the 4th July 2021, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Presidential Lodge in Freetown, after the former’s return from Ghana where he was receiving medical attention.

During the brief reception ceremony, Francess Virginia Anderson, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana expressed delight to accompany the former Head of State after he was discharged and declared fit to return home.

“Your Excellency, the task you gave us as an embassy in Ghana to look after your brother has come to an end. We want to thank you personally for your care and support to make your brother healthy again,” Mrs Anderson noted.

Captain (Rtd) Valentine E. M. Strasser thanked President Bio for the care and support during those “difficult moments”, adding that the Sierra Leone Embassy in Ghana was exceptional in the way they looked after him during his surgery and physiotherapy in Accra.

“Your Excellency, I am very thankful for everything you have done for me. Thank you very much,” he concluded.

While handing over the keys to the newly built and furnished apartment situated at Grafton, President Bio welcomed his brother and congratulated him on his recovery after a protracted illness.

“While you were away, I built you a house that can serve your prestige as a former Head of State. Whatever it is for me to do to make you happy, am still here and ready to help,” President Bio assured.

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FRANCIS OTIENO ANJEJO
FRANCIS OTIENO ANJEJO
2 years ago

I am a Kenyan as in nationality and a history and political activist in Africa, I’ve always been following the political events in sierra leone and as for now would like to thank His Excellency the President of Sierra leone Julius maada bio for showing the spirit of brotherhood by restoring former head of state valentine Strasser back to good health. ALL BE BLESSED IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS

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