Bonthe Pleads for Electricity
The chief administrator of Bonthe district, Morison Farmer on the 13th Thursday May 2010 during his visit to Freetown, at his Hill Cut residence, had an exclusive interview with Sierra Express Media where he expressed his view about the present darkness that had overcome the entire district.
Morison expressed dismay over what is presently happening in Bonthe, going without electricity even for the main functionaries like the hospital, the District Office and other important installations. The Authorities in the district including himself he said have reported this issue to the central government but that no heed has been given to the matter ever since.
His primary concern said is about the way and manner politicians have for the wellbeing and welfare of the people; they come around them when it is campaign periods and leave them to rot when they have gotten what they want from them he pointed out.
Chief Administrator Morison added that such has become unbearable which is why he decided to call the attention of the media to represent the voice of the voiceless.
Before the Ten year rebel war Morrison noted, there was electricity supply in Bonthe Town but that since then all the electrical apparatus that were installed in Bonthe was vandalized by the rebels, and nothing was left behind. The Chief Administrator pleaded with the government and other stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to reducing the plight and suffering of the people of Bonthe.
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Alfred Youngk Kargbou
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I am a born native of Bonthe Island in Sierra Leone. I am presently on a study program in the United States.
14th May 2010I appreciate the concern of the Chief Administrator about the plight of Bonthe Islanders in terms of lack of electricity. To add to his honourable voice, the township used to have very good portable water in the 60s and 70s installed by Degremonde. All thiose facilities can only be remmebred by the presence of rusting reservoirs that create public heralth nuisance to the townshp and occupy our most needed lnad space. More disheartening is the neglect of politicians who are due to reppresent the township and advocate for the improvement of the township but instead feel the township is remote, and continue to give vague excuses of difficulty in sea transportation. My Questions however are how did they get to the Islad during their camoaign times? How do the Presedential campaign candidates visit the Island? Is the island not copntributing to the national revenue? I am pleased to reiterate the voice of the CA as a patroitic citizen of the Island. Thank you for publishing this view.