Makeni Mayor Questions Conduct of Presidential Townhall, Cites Limited Public Engagement

The Mayor of Makeni, Abubakarr Kamara, has raised concerns over the conduct of the 2026 Presidential Townhall held in Makeni, arguing that residents were not given a genuine opportunity to directly engage the President.

Speaking in an interview with Liberty Online TV, the Mayor of Makeni, Abubakarr Kamara, said the format of the engagement did not allow for meaningful one-on-one interaction between citizens and the Head of State.

He alleged that out of the entire gathering in Makeni, he was the only person given the opportunity to ask a question, after repeatedly raising his hand during the session.