Jimmy Batilo Songa Strengthens SLPP Unity in Kenema District Ahead of 2025 National Convention

In a significant stride towards party unity and cohesion, Jimmy Batilo Songa, the leading aspirant for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) National Chairman position, has successfully brokered peace between the two historically divided factions within the Kenema District SLPP Team Agboo and Team Fonnie. This landmark achievement highlights his exceptional leadership qualities and his unwavering dedication to fostering harmony within the party’s grassroots.

For years, internal disagreements between Team Agboo and Team Fonnie had created tensions that threatened to weaken the SLPP’s foundation in Kenema, a key political stronghold. Recognizing the critical need for solidarity to ensure electoral success in 2025, Jimmy Batilo Songa stepped in with a clear vision and a conciliatory approach. His timely intervention culminated in a historic reconciliation that has now united these factions under a common purpose.

At a heartfelt gathering held at the SLPP Party Office in Kenema, both sides expressed renewed commitment to peace and collaboration. Mr. Fonnie publicly commended Jimmy Batilo Songa for his exemplary leadership and conflict-resolution skills, affirming that the factions would now stand shoulder to shoulder in support of his candidacy. This spirit of unity was further underscored by the formal endorsement of Jimmy Batilo Songa by the SLPP District Executives of Kenema, alongside delegates representing all ten constituencies within the district.

The endorsement ceremony was not only a symbol of restored harmony but also a powerful demonstration of collective determination to uphold the party’s core values of inclusivity, grassroots engagement, and democratic participation. Former District Chairman Moriba Koroma, affectionately known as Agboo, welcomed Jimmy Batilo Songa and his team warmly, signaling a new chapter of cooperation and mutual respect.

Jimmy Batilo Songa’s visit to Kenema was notably supported by prominent figures from across the country, including District Chairmen from Western Rural, Western Urban, East-Rural, and Central, as well as from Falaba, Karene, and Bombali districts. This broad coalition of Regional Executives from the North showcased the wide-reaching appeal of Songa’s message and the growing momentum behind his bid for national leadership.

As the SLPP gears up for the crucial 2025 National Convention, Jimmy Batilo Songa’s success in bridging divides and rallying the party’s grassroots underscores his potential to unify diverse factions and lead the SLPP toward electoral victory. His commitment to peacebuilding and inclusiveness promises a stronger, more cohesive party ready to meet the challenges ahead.