OPINION - PUBLISHED INITIALLY IN ANOTHER FORUM ON 15/02/2014

Kalilu Bo lef nor. I think you and others are giving far more credence to actions by Jet than he deserves. This unless you know far more than I know. That said, are you Kalilu really telling me that Jet is causing more damage to the SLPP than many of us on this forum and those parading the corridors of power in Freetown bent on destroying our party. Jet may be over exuberance and over zealot in promoting his candidate of choice but I personally do not believe he is malicious. Kalilu you of all people should know better than this - with you vast experience in PR. of course I have been one of the few who have decried Jet's behaviour in the past and in relation to his recent transgression. If I recall correctly, there was one issue involving the two of you, where I vehemently registered my disapproval of his behaviour. In fact, I have had the opportunity of having face to face side discussions with Jet at SLPP meetings where I have admonished him against attacks on SLPP members. He promised to desist. Clearly he had not. I only hope his suspension from this forum will serve as a lesson for future conduct.

The another issue brother Kalilu, I fervently believe it is unfair to cast aspersions at Bio for the behaviour of grown up men. We cannot continue to blame Bio for every scuffle in the four corners of Salone and in cyberspace. Are you brother Kalilu really telling the world and with your experience in PR that Maada should come out with press statement anytime there is a brawl in party cycles or when an over enthusiastic support alters bile - like in the case of Jet? 

If I'm closer to Bio like some of you are - my best advice to him will be behind the scene rapprochements. Such as, continuous engagements with all potential candidates and that includes  KKY; it's possible he is already doing this. If not I will advice him to adopt this approach. 

That said, one is forced to question whether Bio has any knowledge what these guys are writing in cyberspace. Just as you cannot hold Obama responsible for the sayings of his pastor, it will be grossly unfair to hold Bio a very descent bloke for the impoliteness of the minority of his supporters - some he has not and will probably never meet in person.

Returning to the question of Jet's temporary suspension, some May question its duration but I think PK has done the right thing and swiftly so.

Kalilu, you are a very senior party member and for someone who has declared his intention to vie for the Sec Gen of our party, I would advise you work behind the scenes. If you are not already doing this; get in touch with all warring factions and let's find a solution out of our ongoing quagmire. Rightly or wrongly, further bashing Jet here, engaging in cyber war or others will only prolong our agony. In fact it is fruitless to continue this debate directed at Jet when as I understand he has been suspended. Let's engage in meaningful discussions in the interest of our party. Someone floated discussions on the forth coming census. This appeared to have waned. 

Jet's action is un-cultured but we need to move on.

Enjoy your weekend

Yongawo