RUF Central Command
Headquarters,
Makeni
27th August 2001
UN Secretary-General's
Special Representative
to Sierra Leone,
Ambassador Oluyemi Adeniji
His Excellency,
VIEWS OF THE RUF ABOUT THE TERMINATION OF THE SLPP'S TENURE OF OFFICE-POLITICAL.
The RUF wishes to inform you that the tenure of office of the SLPP is due to end on September 26th 2001. The RUF as you know was not comfortable with the six months extension. But because of the need to give peace a chance, we decided to cooperate.
But notwithstanding, we cannot in no way continue to extend the life of their Government at the detriment of the people of Sierra Leone. The RUF in collaboration with other political parties including the civil populace are looking forward to an establishment of a caretaker government that would complete disarmament and create a platform for elections. This type of government would erase the mistrust among the parties involved in the conflict.
We are asking for a consultative conference where the minds of the people of the country would be made known. Democratic government always seeks the consent of the Governed. This is the only way forward.
The RUF in previous meetings had shown much commitment to the agreements reached. But we cannot continue if our political concerns are not addressed. In effect we are asking that the forthcoming meeting on the 6th September 2001 be meant to address these concerns which the Leadership, members of the RUF including civil society wants to hear.
Yours Faithfully,
Gibril Massaquoi
Spokesman & Press Secretary
UNAMSIL political Affairs Director
Civil Society Coordinator
Campaign for Good Governance
Secretary General All Political Parties Association (APPA)
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