Dr. Alie Kabba Congratulates New SLPP Chairman and Elected Executive

Dr. Alie Kabba, the leading contender to become the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer in the 2028 general elections, has issued a warm congratulatory message to the newly elected SLPP leadership, with Chairman-Elect Jimmy Batilo Songa at the helm.

In a full-page statement released on Friday 1st August, 2025 after the conclusion of the two days National Delegates Conference at the Freetown International Conference Centre Aberdeen, Dr. Kabba wrote:

“I extend heartfelt congratulations to our newly elected national executive with Chairman-Elect Jimmy Batilo Songa at the helm. Your collective victory is an embodiment of the trust and hope that the party faithful continue to place in the SLPP. You carry the banner now, and with it comes a sacred duty, to lead with integrity, to unite with humility, and to serve with courage.

To Dr. Prince Harding and the outgoing national executive, I offer deep gratitude and salute your service. You held the fort in trying times, you kept the flame alive, you paved the road forward, and your efforts will not be forgotten.

Let every green heart beat as one. Let us work together for victory, victory for our party, victory for our people, and victory for the land that we love… our Sierra Leone.”

Dr. Kabba’s message underscores his emphasis on unity and shared purpose as SLPP gears up for the next presidential contest.

Dr. Alie Kabba is a prominent SLPP figure and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he held during President Bio’s first term. In that capacity, he represented Sierra Leone on key diplomatic missions, and worked to enhance bilateral ties with regional and international partners. His tenure in the foreign ministry earned him recognition for being articulate, accessible, and focused on enhancing the country’s global profile. He is seen as the first northerner to emerge as a serious contender for SLPP’s flagbearer role in 2028, reflecting both his deep party experience and efforts to broaden the party’s appeal beyond its traditional southern and eastern support base.

At its recent national delegates’ conference, the SLPP elected Jimmy Batilo Songa as its new national chairman. The leadership change marks the start of a new chapter for the party, with expectations of renewed energy ahead of national elections. Outgoing Chairman Dr. Prince Harding and his executive were praised for sustaining party operations through internal turbulence and parliamentary opposition.

Dr. Kabba has long been viewed within party circles and commentary as a frontrunner for the 2028 flagbearer race. He is frequently mentioned alongside other high-profile aspirants like Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., Alhaji Musa Tarawally, and Dr. Kandeh Yumkella. While a viral list circulated online naming potential SLPP aspirants, the party’s outgoing Secretary General clarified that no formal nomination process for the flagbearer role has commenced yet.

Dr. Kabba’s public message serves several functions; it affirms his commitment to party unity and collective leadership, elevates his public profile as a national unity figure at a pivotal time for SLPP, and subtly positions him as a mature, unifying choice ahead of what promises to be a competitive flagbearer selection. As the SLPP continues primaries and prepares for future strategic decisions including flagbearer nominations, Dr. Kabba remains a significant presence in the internal dialogue shaping the party’s path to 2028.