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โ€œDr. Juldeh Jalloh has stood by the president through every storm. Heโ€™s earned his stripes โ€“ now he must lead!โ€

Thousands of grassroots supporters within the ruling the governing Sierra Leone Peopleโ€™s Party (SLPP) are mounting a fierce campaign to draw Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh into the 2028 presidential race, declaring him as the partyโ€™s โ€œonly unifying figureโ€ capable of securing a successive third term victory for the party amid rising political tensions.
From the diamond-rich district of Kono to the bustling streets of Freetown, chants of โ€œJuldeh na we only hope!โ€ continue to echo within grassroots communities as party faithful argue that the VPโ€™s loyalty, cross-regional appeal, and humble nature make him indispensable to the SLPPโ€™s 2028 survival.
โ€œDr. Juldeh Jalloh has stood by the president through every storm. Heโ€™s earned his stripes โ€“ now he must lead!โ€ said Mariama C. Lebbie, a diehard SLPP Womenโ€™s Grassroots Leader in Bo District.
Supporters cite Dr Juldeh Jallohโ€™s role in promoting President Bioโ€™s flagship Free Quality Education program, his deft handling of economic crises, and his rare ability to bridge Sierra Leoneโ€™s North-South divide.
Unlike other flag bearer aspirants, they noted that Dr Juldeh Jalloh commands respect in traditional APC strongholds like Port Loko, Falaba, Koinadugu Bombali, and Kambia, where his constant engagements with the people have softened opposition strongholds.
โ€œHe is very humble and very respectful. He does his work without noise and drama. Dr Juldeh Jalloh always delivers without noise. Heโ€™s not a talker; heโ€™s a doer. The SLPP loses if we ignore him in 2028,โ€ insisted Alhaji Sankoh, a youth leader in Makeni, a historic APC fortress.
Critics within the SLPP have quietly floated alternative candidates, but grassroots voices are unmoved.
โ€œWho else has Dr Juldeh Jallohโ€™s resume? Who else has his discipline? Who else can look the North and South in the eye and say, โ€˜I served you allโ€™?โ€ argued Samuel Kallon, a party supporter in Kenema.
Dr Juldeh Jallohโ€™s allies highlight his unwavering loyalty and commitment to Bio and the ideas of the SLPP, a stark contrast to past SLPP internal rivalries that fractured the party.
โ€œHeโ€™s the only leader who wonโ€™t trash President Bioโ€™s legacy to score points. With Dr Juldeh Jalloh, it will be continuity and progress. He has learned a lot from his boss, the President. We are also joining others to beg him to declare for the Presidency in 2028. Only Juldeh Jalloh can unite and keep us together. That unity is how we win again,โ€ said a senior SLPP-MP from Kenema who requested anonymity.
Across the aisle, APC strategists privately admit Juldeh Jallohโ€™s candidacy could crumble their 2028 plans.
โ€œHeโ€™s untouchable on corruption claims, and heโ€™s built bridges in our backyard. Dr Juldeh Jalloh is our worst-case scenario,โ€ confessed an APC insider in Freetown.
Even neutral observers acknowledge Juldehโ€™s edge.
โ€œHeโ€™s the SLPPโ€™s safest bet โ€“ a technocrat with a clean record and no tribal baggage. If he runs, the APC will need a miracle,โ€ said political analyst Fatmata Mamoud Bangura.
The vice president has yet to publicly address the calls, but sources close to him say heโ€™s โ€œlistening.โ€
Meanwhile, President Bio remains conspicuously silent, fueling speculation about a behind-the-scenes succession plan.
For SLPP foot soldiers, the message is clear: โ€œWe carried Bio to victory. Now we demand Juldeh. If the elites ignore us, we are doomed,โ€ warned Lansana Conteh, a mobilizer in Tonkolili.
As the 2028 race heats up, one thing is certain: Juldeh-Jalloh is no longer a whisper โ€“ itโ€™s a roar.
In Sierra Leonean politics, the roar of the grassroots is often a prophecy.
ยฉ THE Justice Communications Network Ltd. 2025

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