The Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Robert Kondema Kargbo, has led a large-scale cleaning exercise at the party’s national headquarters on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Freetown, reinforcing the SLPP’s tradition of discipline, order and service.
Acting on behalf of his boss, the National Chairman, Jimmy Batilo Songa, Robert Kondema Kargbo spearheaded the initiative with the aim of ensuring that the party headquarters remains clean, well-ventilated and conducive for both party members and visitors.
The exercise drew widespread participation from party supporters, grassroots members and staff who turned out in large numbers to clean the premises. The atmosphere was both lively and inspiring, reflecting the SLPP’s enduring commitment to hygiene and environmental consciousness.
In a show of humility and leadership, Robert Kondema Kargbo personally joined the work, cleaning side by side with grassroots members throughout the exercise. His hands-on involvement was met with admiration, with many participants praising him as a true people’s leader; vibrant, disciplined and dedicated to the unity and growth of the party.
Speaking during the exercise, the Deputy Chairman said that the initiative was agreed upon after consultations with the National Chairman. “We saw the need to organize a comprehensive cleaning exercise at our headquarters as part of our responsibility to maintain a clean and healthy environment,” Robert Kondema Kargbo explained.
He emphasized that cleanliness is not only essential for health but also reflects the SLPP’s core values of unity, order and good governance. He further encouraged party members to take pride in their headquarters, stressing the importance of teamwork and collective responsibility in advancing party activities.
Robert Kondema Kargbo reminded members that the culture of cleanliness within the SLPP is rooted in the legacy of President Julius Maada Bio, who institutionalized the National Cleaning Day across the country. He said the exercise was also a way of upholding that legacy and reinforcing discipline within the party.
Participants expressed appreciation to the National Chairman, his Deputy and the party leadership for setting an example through action. Many described the initiative as a unifying moment that brought together members from different backgrounds to showcase ownership and pride in the party.
The event concluded with a renewed sense of solidarity and commitment among members, who pledged to maintain the spirit of cleanliness, discipline and collective service as part of the SLPP’s identity.
