By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter
Musa Tarawally’s recent outburst in a video address, framed as a response to the Kush epidemic, appears to be a politically motivated attempt to undermine Internal Affairs Minister Morie Lengor Esq. This reaction comes in light of Minister Lengor’s efforts to review the controversial $25 airport security fee imposed by Securiport, which has raised concerns among various stakeholders.
Minister Lengor, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police and an experienced lawyer, has reportedly submitted a proposal to the Cabinet to reassess the security fee that many travelers and civil society groups have condemned as exploitative and lacking transparency. The fee, required from all arriving and departing passengers at Freetown International Airport, has long been a source of public frustration due to delays and inconveniences at checkpoints.
Critics question the legal and contractual basis for the fee, calling for Parliament to investigate Securiport’s financial dealings and compliance with national regulations.
Despite recently rejoining the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and expressing ambitions to lead, Tarawally has not demonstrated genuine efforts to support government initiatives or mobilize community resources in the fight against Kush. In contrast, various citizens, community groups, and political leaders have actively reached out to the government to offer their assistance.
Given this context, observers suggest that Tarawally’s attacks on the Internal Affairs Minister may be less about drug control and more about undermining an accountability effort that threatens his financial interests linked to airport revenue streams.
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