Hon Musa Tarawally Raises Alarm Over Alleged Forced Oath Taking as SLPP Flagbearer Contest Heats Up

Alhaji Musa Tarawally, a leading aspirant in the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer race, has sounded a strong warning over what he claims is the growing practice of political oath-taking targeting vulnerable citizens, describing it as dangerous, immoral, and unacceptable in a democratic society.
In a statement that has sparked public attention, Tarawally condemned what he referred to as “satanic political oaths,” alleging that ordinary people – already struggling under economic hardship – are being manipulated and pressured into participation through fear, political intimidation, and exploitation.

He maintained that many citizens are being subjected to political abuse, claiming the practice is particularly affecting poor and defenseless communities.
“Our people are poor, vulnerable, and politically abused,” Tarawally stated, adding that some are allegedly being forced into oath-taking activities in parts of the Eastern Region, including Kenema and Kailahun Districts.