Mustapha for SLAJ President 2025 Campaign

13/06/2025

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11/06/2025

*SAVE THE SOUL OF SLAJ:* Vote Mustapha MK Sesay for Desired Change– Integrity & Dignity of Journalists

By Elkass Sannoh

Over Sixteen (16) years ago, I started earning one hundred thousand Old Leones (Le.100,000) as a Cub Reporter. As a dedicated Reporter, I crossed the Rubicon amidst difficult challenges-grinding criticisms and rugged roads to shape my professional career path and to make SLAJ an enviable Association in the country. Indeed, we stood the test of time, and today, we are being celebrated.

As the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) prepares for its highly anticipated elections on June 13-14, the stakes have never been higher. The future of Sierra Leone’s most respected media body hangs in the balance, and the question every journalist must ask is simple: *Who truly has the heart, history, and hands to lead SLAJ into a new era of excellence, integrity and progress?*

*The Answer is: Mustapha M.K. Sesay.*

For over 30 unbroken years, Mustapha M.K. Sesay has served SLAJ with unmatched dedication under the stewardship of media icons like BBC’s Umaru Fofana. His loyalty to the profession and commitment to press freedom are legendary. He has walked every mile with SLAJ — from its quiet victories to its defining battles. And now, he steps forward again — not for self, but for the soul of the Association.

He may have lost in the past, but true leaders don’t quit. They rise. They learn. They return stronger — with purpose.

I'm not a friend of Mustapha Sesay, but I'm joining his campaign to SAVE SLAJ. The campaign team of his opponent has no message apart from insults and smear propaganda. We should not allow an inexperienced driver to take an Association we suffered and sacrificed to build in the wrong direction! With Mustapha in the driving seat, SLAJ is in the right trajectory and in a safe pair of hands.
I have supported SLAJ in so many ways, including buying a brand new projector, cabinet files, and materials for PowerPoint presentations, among other items. I did so to SAVE THE SOUL OF SLAJ. Now is the time to join me SAVE THE SOUL OF SLAJ.

Please be decisive. Take the right action to vote for the Presidential Candidate of Choice - Mustapha M.K. Sesay! Now is the time to do justice to your conscience.
Because when the noise fades, what remains is the truth — and MK Sesay has always stood on the side of truth.

To those who still undecided: know that Mustapha's campaign is not built on insults or fear. It is built on a vision of Solidarity, Transparency, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Trustworthiness - a fresh START! He brings not just promises but concrete plans to secure the welfare of journalists, strengthen professional standards, and defend press freedom without compromise.

While others may use intimidation and smear tactics, Mustapha offers what SLAJ urgently needs: Decades of hands-on experience, a proven track record, and an unshakeable belief in the power of the press.

To our rising stars in journalism — the young, the bold, the digital natives - This is your moment. Join a movement rooted in wisdom but driven by your energy. Let your votes shape a future where your voice is protected and your work is respected.

This election is bigger than individuals. It's about Saving the Soul of SLAJ.

Vote Mustapha M.K. Sesay.

SLAJ Deserves Better - An experienced person with attractive track records........................................
Elkass Sannoh-Development Communications Consultant for one of UK's biggest PR firms, THE PR OFFICE in London.
-Former Editor AYV Media Empire (Edited both Newspaper and Radio).
-Award Winning Journalist (both local and international).
-Managing Editor: Financial Times.
-Acting Editor: Sierra Leone News Hunters.
-Editor: Positive Change Newspaper.
-Managing Partner: Global Africa Media in Ghana.
-News Anchor The Reporter in Ethiopia.
-Columnist Concord Times and Guest Writer.
-Popular Columnist-Pen of The Voicesless, among others, including Consultancy (local and international).

11/06/2025

SAVE THE SOUL OF SLAJ...End the DYNASTY

Vote Mustapha MK Sesay for President!

09/06/2025

*GRAMMATICAL REVIEW OF THE 'ACTION' MANIFESTO* *(I - Innovation)*

By Umaru Kanu

No doubt, it is time to return the grammatically flawed *ACTION Manifesto* of the SLAJ Secretary General and 2025 Presidential candidate, *Alhaji Manika Kamara,* to the drafters! Or better still contract new editors. Here's why:

‘As artificial intelligence reshapes how media content is produced, published, and trusted, *we will equip ensure journalists are equipped to respond, with skill, ethics, and resilience'.* Lol!

*...with Limkokwing, with BBC Media Action.* Lol!

*... HThrough partnerships...* Lol!

The *Manika CampaignTeam* is referred to Matthew 7:3-5 and Peter Tosh's *Glass House.* (😜😄🤓)

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

*THE ORACLE NEWSPAPER*

*FROM ADVOCACY TO ACTION*....
*'MEDIA REDEEMER' MUSTAPHA MK SESAY EMERGES AS THE TORCHBEARER AND PRESIDENT TO RESTORE SLAJ’s CREDIBILITY*

*By Ibrahim Saddam | d country e yai*

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is standing at a pivotal moment in its history, as growing calls for transformational leadership take center stage. Leading that charge is Mustapha MK Sesay—a respected journalist, media activist, and mentor—who has officially declared his candidacy for the presidency of SLAJ.

With a career defined by integrity, strong advocacy, and a commitment to journalistic ethics, Sesay is positioning himself as the face of renewal for the association. His campaign is built on the pillars of inclusivity, unity, and professional development—anchored by a promise to restore SLAJ’s credibility and reconnect it with its core values.

> “SLAJ needs a new kind of leadership—one that listens, acts, and inspires,” Sesay said during a recent stakeholder engagement. “I am ready to lead a movement that will elevate journalism in Sierra Leone and ensure every member, regardless of their location or status, feels heard and valued.”

A Vision for Renewal

Sesay’s campaign outlines a practical and principle-driven vision that includes:

Championing bold advocacy for improved safety, compensation, and protections for journalists nationwide.

Confronting pressing industry challenges, including the shrinking space for press freedom and the lack of institutional support for local media houses.

Re-engaging veteran members who have become disillusioned with the association’s direction and rebuilding SLAJ’s internal unity.

Investing in young journalists through structured training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth in both traditional and digital media spaces.

Promoting transparency and good governance within SLAJ’s leadership structures, pledging a clean, accountable administration free of past administrative controversies.

Restoring Trust in Leadership

For many members, Sesay’s candidacy represents more than just a leadership bid—it symbolizes a chance to reclaim SLAJ’s credibility and purpose. Nicknamed by some as “the media redeemer,” he is seen as someone with both the moral standing and the institutional knowledge to unite the association at a time of increasing fragmentation.

> “This campaign isn’t about power—it’s about principle,” Sesay emphasized. “Journalists deserve a leader who will fight for them, serve with humility, and lead with integrity. The time for that change is not tomorrow. It is now.”

As SLAJ prepares for its highly anticipated election, the eyes of the media community are now firmly on Mustapha MK Sesay—whose message of restoration, empowerment, and action is quickly gaining traction across the country.