$124 MILLION BUILDING, ENERGY FAILURE, KOROMA’S RETURN, CORRUPTION QUESTIONS & MORE!

$124 MILLION BUILDING, ENERGY FAILURE, KOROMA’S RETURN, CORRUPTION QUESTIONS & MORE! 👆🏾Listen to the VOS Politics and Economics show, dated July 9, 2026 SIERRA LEONE POLITICS & ECONOMICS – July 9, 2026, | VOS LIVE Tonight on Voice of Salone, we take a deep and fearless look at the biggest political and economic developments shaking Sierra Leone. Can Sierra Leone justify spending US$124 million on a government building while ordinary citizens continue to struggle with electricity shortages, water problems, rising hardship, youth drug abuse, and weak public services? We also examine President Julius Maada Bio’s recent Makeni Presidential Town Hall, where he blamed politicians for spreading regional division and called on citizens to reject divisive politics. But his own comments about relinquishing the Energy Ministry due to serious challenges have triggered a major public debate: Was this an honest admission of failure, or a deeper question about leadership capacity? Tonight’s VOS discussion will also cover: Parliament and Ernest Bai Koroma’s Possible Return Reliable reports indicate that discussions around the possible return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma are at an advanced stage. A parliamentary motion may soon be tabled as part of the government’s renewed push for peace and national cohesion. But the big question remains: should criminal charges be dropped as part of a national reconciliation process? ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Speaks Out The Anti-Corruption Commissioner says he should not be blamed if Sierra Leone’s corruption-control performance declines, citing disagreements with Parliament over audit reports. He also argues that low wages remain a key driver of corruption and explains the difference between publicly declaring assets and making asset declarations public. Airport Security Fee Suspended The controversial US$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport has been temporarily suspended pending an independent special audit by Audit Service Sierra Leone. Zainab Sheriff Appeal Adjourned Zainab Sheriff’s appeal has been adjourned to July 16, 2026, after both prosecution and defence made submissions before Justice Mark Ngegba. Police Still Searching for Jos Leijdekkers The Sierra Leone Police say they are still looking for Jos Leijdekkers. From the economy to corruption, from national unity to public accountability, from airport fees to justice matters, tonight’s VOS live stream asks the hard question: Is Sierra Leone moving toward national renewal, or are citizens paying the price for failed priorities and weak leadership? Join the conversation live. Share your thoughts, call in, comment, and subscribe to Voice of Salone for independent discussion, civic engagement, and bold national analysis. Watch live. Share your views. Join the conversation. 👍 Like, 📌 Subscribe, 🔔 Turn on notifications, and 💬 share your views in the chat. VOS – Giving Voice to the Issues That Matter. 🛑 Don’t just watch—engage. Like 👍 | Share 🔁 | Comment 💬 | Subscribe 🔔 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 notification bell to stay informed with The Voice of Salone (VOS) Network. 🎙 Hosted by: Abdul Karim Kargbo 📡 Brought to you by: VOS Television – The Voice of Salone 📅 Date: July 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8PM EST (12AM, SL) 📍 Location: YouTube, Facebook, X, VOS Television mobile app, VOS Radio 91.9 FM 💬 Engage with us! Comment on your questions and opinions during the stream. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to get notified about our future broadcasts! 👍 Like, Share, and Comment to support peace and unity! ________________________________________ 🔑 Key Words Sierra Leone politics, Sierra Leone economy, President Julius Maada Bio, Ernest Bai Koroma, Francis Ben Kaifala, ACC Sierra Leone, corruption Sierra Leone, $124 million building Sierra Leone, Makeni town hall, Zainab Sheriff appeal, Freetown Airport Security Fee, Jos Leijdekkers, Sierra Leone Parliament, national cohesion, energy crisis Sierra Leone, water crisis Sierra Leone, Voice of Salone, VOS live. ________________________________________ 💡 Taglines: Voice of Salone: Where Truth Meets Accountability Putting Sierra Leone First National Issues. Bold Analysis. People’s Voice. From Politics to Economics — We Ask the Questions That Matter. Hashtags ________________________________________ 📢 Hashtags: #VoiceOfSalone #VOSLive #SierraLeone #SierraLeonePolitics #SierraLeoneEconomy #PresidentBio #JuliusMaadaBio #ErnestBaiKoroma #FrancisBenKaifala #ACCSierraLeone #CorruptionIndex #MakeniTownHall #NationalCohesion #ZainabSheriff #FreetownAirport #AirportSecurityFee #SierraLeoneParliament #EnergyCrisis #WaterCrisis #Accountability #GoodGovernance #TruthMediaSL ________________________________________ Here is a playlist of the popular VOS shows:    • FOCUS ON SALONE: POLITICS AND ECONOMICS