Legacy of Leadership

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of President Ernest Bai Koroma's APC administration (2007-2018) and focuses on the policies and reforms that transformed Sierra Leone's economy, infrastructure, energy sector and social development. Through data-driven research, it explores how Koroma's leadership navigated challenges, fostered national progress and set a benchmark for democratic governance in Africa.

Beyond a historical account, the book delves into the governance philosophy, policy decisions and leadership style that underpinned Sierra Leone's progress. It highlights key achievements, including economic revitalization, infrastructure expansion, and improvements in education, healthcare and energy security. The book also explores Koroma's continued role as a statesman and peace advocate beyond the presidency. It underscores the significance of responsible leadership in Africa's political landscape. His example serves as a powerful reminder of the need for principled, visionary governance in a continent still grappling with democratic consolidation.

The Council of Progressives, a data-driven think tank comprising young intellectuals, is committed to evidence-based research. They emphasize the crucial role of accurate data in policymaking, governance and national development, by advocating for leadership that prioritizes stability, economic growth and democratic consolidation.

This book is a culmination of their extensive research relating to the successes of impactful leadership, particularly as exemplified by Koroma's administration. The Council contends that Koroma's tenure should serve as a benchmark for democratic governance in Africa, given its emphasis on economic transformation, governance reforms, infrastructure development and social progress.

Editor-in-Chief:

Umarr Abudeen-Sesay, a seasoned researcher, policy analyst and political activist, brings deep expertise in governance, diplomacy and policy formulation. He is the author of Resurgence of Coups in Africa: Reflections from the Diaspora. Now based in the United States, he is an influential voice in African political discourse and a staunch advocate for democratic stability and progressive leadership across the continent.