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thomasdixon
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Journalist, Development Communication Specialist and Management Expert
Sierra Leone
Joined March 2020
Mr @KomonTok24 I heard you mentioned my tweet on questions that I graciously asked about people soiling the names of successful people all in the name of drugs. I appreciate your support during the problem I had with the IGP, but that doesn’t mean we should not disagree respectfully on issues I think you don’t understand But there are few things you must know about the Banana Island Proposed Ports because it is something I followed through like many other journalists. The land was purchased by Gento Group and the process went through Parliamentary approval for a concession to develop a port. The Concession as approved is 90% owned by Gento Group and 10% by the government of Sierra Leone. The Group has completed its feasibility studies on the commercial viability of the port and they are now looking for financiers like shipping lines, Maritime Banks and port operators based on the fact that Banana Island has a depth of 22mt which will be deepest in the region. You said Govt is unable to raise $1.5B but where did Gento Group got 1.7B, Gento Group is yet to get that money, they are now looking for financiers and I’m sure when one is available they will make it known to the public. Gento Group made it very clear during the public disclosure that they are in the process of securing the approval/ permission from government to build the deepest Seaport on the Atlantic and after which they will go out to raise the funds but they are yet to get funds. @USEmbFreetown @UKinSierraLeone @gento_kamara
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As Govt struggles to get revenue to run the country, Sierra Leone’s Revenue Authority or #NRA refused to account for over Le30B Missing revenue rather they resort to discrediting the Audit Service Sierra Leone @WorldBankAfrica @mof_sl @ContehTawa
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So because of a drug lord believed to be in Sierra Leone, every other successful Sierra Leonean is linked to him ???? People who have been doing well in business in the country are suddenly otherwise… Sad Nation! @USEmbFreetown @EUinSierraLeone @julius_maadabio
Gento Gento Kamara Disputes Fabricated Drug Trafficking Accusations Mohamed Gento Kamara, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, has categorically denied any links to convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, also known as 'Bolle Jos! The controversy arose as a result of a misleading social media post by KOMON-TOK NEWS, which falsely claimed that Leijdekkers funded Kamara's port project. In a vehement rebuttal, Mr Kamara denounced the allegations as malicious and unfounded, threatening legal action against the perpetrators. He expressed concern about the growing trend of character assassinations against individuals who make positive contributions to society. As the founder of the Gento Group of Companies, Kamara has empowered thousands through various initiatives and is still committed to philanthropy in Sierra Leone. Despite the unfounded allegations, he remains committed to upholding his integrity and effecting positive change in his community. #SierraLeone #SierraLeoneNews
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Dutch Justice Minister said the Dutch Government has made an official extradition request for an individual believed to be Jos Leijdekkers in Sierra Leone, expressing hope for swift action by Sierra Leone Authorities. Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police William Faya Sellu said that there is no Jos Leijdekkers in Sierra Leone and the individual in the pictures and videos on social media is Omar Sherif. @NLatEU @EUinSierraLeone @USEmbFreetown @UKSFO @FBI
Today the Dutch extradition request for convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers was handed over to the authorities of Sierra Leone. I hope for swift action from the authorities of Sierra Leone and to find them on our side in this fight against international organized crime.
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Cyber Security Unit of the Sierra Leone Police says they invited former Presidential Candidate of the main opposition APC @Dr_SamuraKamara to clarify statements on electoral justice and a video where he was referred to as President-Elect @BBCAfrica @ecowas_cedeao @USEmbFreetown @EUinSierraLeone @samurakamara201
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Sierra Leone Inspector General of Police says their open source investigation has affixed a named to the individual believed to be #JosLeijdekkers, Europe Most wanted man as #OmarSheriff, noting that up till now they have not received any official request from the Netherlands Government. @NLatEU @EUinSierraLeone @INTERPOL_HQ @Europol @ReutersAfrica
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Lawyers representing both LeoneOil and @SRLMining ask former ADP Leader, Mohamed Kamarainba Manasaray to retract his allegations against the companies or face court action both in Sierra Leone and the US. Kamarainba made allegations against both companies linking them to Europe Most Wanted Criminal #JosLeijdekkers, an allegation both companies denied. @ASX @EUinSierraLeone @USEmbFreetown @FBI @julius_maadabio
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After failing to answer to audit queries on dubious procurement deals amounting to millions of dollars and billions of New Leones, Sierra Leone Oldest Indigenous Bank, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank or #SLCB has resorted to desperate public relations. @mof_sl @julius_maadabio @WorldBankAfrica
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“False and malicious allegations” made by former leader of Alliance Democratic Party or ADP #MohamedKamarainba have been refuted by both @SRLMining , a member of the Australian Stock Exchange and LeoneOil, a 100% owned Sierra Leonean company that they have links with Europe Most Wanted Man #JosLeijdekkers believed to be in Sierra Leone. They noted that acquisition of @SRLMining in the Australian stock by #LeoneOil followed all applicable rules and anti-money laundering law in Australia. @axs @USEmbFreetown @EUinSierraLeone @julius_maadabio
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Netherlands Justice Minister @davidvanweel has told the media in his country that they are making official extradition request for the individual believed to be Europe Most Wanted Drug Lord #JosLeigdekkers that was seen in a video with Sierra Leone’s President @julius_maadabio. The Justice Minister said that he hopes the Sierra Leone government will cooperate with them as they have stated in the media, noting that they have had the Turkish Government arrested #Jos but some how he managed to escape. The statement of the Netherlands Justice Minister confirmed what was said by Sierra Leone’s Information Minister @Cee_Bah that there was no extradition request from them to Sierra Leone for the said individual believed to be #Jos
@FBI @USEmbFreetown @UKSFO @EUinSierraLeone
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Big Boost for @julius_maadabio #FEEDSALONE Initiative as @EUinSierraLeone provides €35 Grant to support agricultural value chain. @JJankowskiEU @mof_sl @hmkpaka @FAO @WFP
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Following global media reports that Dutch Drug Lord is in Sierra Leone and seen around the Presidency, the Government of Sierra Leone remains defiant, pointing out that their counterpart in Netherlands never requested for Europe most want wanted man, #JosLeijdekkers Meanwhile, the main opposition #APC has called on the government to thoroughly and transparently investigate the issue of cocaine and Europe Most wanted man allegedly in Sierra Leone and seen around @julius_maadabio
@FBI @INTERPOL_HQ @NLatEU
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Sierra Leone has become part of #Mission300 Energy Project supported by @WorldBank, @AfDB_Group as the second set of states to benefit from $50B to enhance access to energy. Currently, there are over 570 Million Africans leaving without access to energy punctuating education, health and job opportunities for them to live a dignified life. This will further accentuate the government commitment to ensure access to energy. #PoweringAfrica @julius_maadabio @KYumkella @EnergyAlliance @StateHousMedia
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Le140B of taxpayers social security money has been dished as loans to companies and Sierra Leone Social Security Institution @NassitL is unable to recover the money. @NassitL @mof_sl @julius_maadabio @WorldBankAfrica
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Sierra Oldest Indigenous Bank, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank or #SLCB has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. Reports say the Bank spends over $1.5M on renovation of a Building at Adonkia in the west of Freetown. The report revealed that the $1.5M the Bank spends should be investigated as it faces legitimacy and credibility issues. Meanwhile, the Bank has embarked on desperate propaganda, dismissing the report by saying that they are doing institutional reforms. @mof_sl @julius_maadabio @WorldBankAfrica
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Following reports of Europe most wanted man Jos Leijdekkers seen around @julius_maadabio, Govt of Sierra Leone has said in a Press Statement that they have not received any formal communication from any country or institution regarding this Jos Leijdekkers (Europe Most Wanted Man). That the President @julius_maadabio has no knowledge of the identity and issues surrounding Jos Belo. That they are willing to collaborate with the Dutch Government, @INTERPOL_HQ and other international law enforcement agencies to ensure full cooperation and accountability, noting that thorough and independent investigation is underway @USEmbFreetown @BBCAfrica @FBI @ReutersAfrica @UKSFO @NLatEU
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Sierra Leoneans have been talking about the disastrous network of @Orange_sierra
@Orange_sierra is not just terrible in provinces but even in some parts of the city. The management of @Orange_sierra has been very much silence on the accusations of poor network and exploitation of consumers in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone’s communications regulatory body NaCTA has fined @Orange_sierra a million dollar for its terrible network but consumers believed more should be done. @orange
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In Sierra Leone, the President spent over $28M on traveling but the main Children hospital in the country is a sham. Report revealed that there is no water and something as basic as liquid soap at Ola During Children Hospital commonly known as Cottage. At the incentive care Unit there are only four oxygen for 11 beds with hospital workers advising people to take their children elsewhere. Basic things like gloves, thermometers and even antibiotic drugs are not available. What is US trained @DembyAustin doing?? @julius_maadabio @FirstLadyBio @UNICEFSL @WHOAFRO
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Agriculture Stores are in ruin as @julius_maadabio promises to FEED SALONE. Parliament has summoned officials of the Ministry to answer to questions. Is #FEEDSALONE another farce??? @WFP @hmkpaka
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