By The Justice TV Online Political Commentator
Sierra Leone’s political landscape is buzzing with a vibration question: Could Vice President Juldeh Jalloh, the unassuming Fullah stalwart, be the SLPP’s trump card to clinch an easy 2028 victory?
Pundits and powerbrokers are whispering—and opponents sweating—over the rising star whose clean record, tribal pedigree, and unquestionable loyalty to His Excellency Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio have positioned him as a potential game-changer.
Jalloh hails from the Fullah community, Sierra Leone’s third-largest ethnic group—a bloc historically overlooked in the Mende-Temne dominance of national politics.
But in 2028, demographics could be destiny. With a Fullah on the ticket, the SLPP might unlock a sleeping giant of votes in the Northern Province and Western Area, regions where the party has struggled to gain traction.
Jalloh’s candidacy wouldn’t just energize his base; it could fracture the opposition APC’s northern stronghold, turning longtime foes into battlegrounds overnight.
In a nation weary of corruption scandals, Jalloh’s “clean sheet” is a political gold too. Unlike many peers, he has avoided the stench of graft, cultivating an image as Bio’s humble deputy—a technocrat who gets things done without grandstanding.
His loyalty is equally strategic: By never overshadowing President Bio, he has dodged the infighting that sinks ambitious VPs.
Now, that restraint could pay off. As one strong insider quipped, JULDEH IS THE QUIET STORM —no enemies, no baggage, just votes.”
Some critics oppose to his rise have argued that it’s not time to give “Fullah Man” power, farce!!! Here is where the math gets spicy. Pair Jalloh with a strong southeastern running mate, I mean a very popular Mende from either Bo, Pujehun, Moyamba, Kailahun or Kenema.
The SLPP could stitch together a coalition spanning the North and South. Imagine: Fullah fervor meets Mende muscle, neutralizing APC inroads while securing the Southeast’s lion’s share of seats.
It’s a recipe for dominance, and the opposition knows it.
“This isn’t just a ticket; it’s a tectonic shift,” frets an APC strategist who begged for anonymity “They’d have us boxed in geographically and ethnically.”
But don’t pop champagne yet. Jalloh’s rise hinges on SLPP heavyweights putting party over personal ambition. Bio’s successor battle could split the ranks, with some Mende elites reluctant to cede power to a Fullah.
And let’s not forget the APC’s counter play: expect smear campaigns questioning Jalloh’s “visibility” or ties to Bio’s controversies. Still, his humble-nature, clean sheet and respectful attitude might be his shield—attack a man with no scars, and you look desperate.
Above all odds, if Jalloh runs, he won’t just sell continuity; he’ll sell unity.
In a nation fractured by regionalism, his cross-ethnic appeal could rebrand the SLPP as a “big tent” party—a stark contrast to the APC’s northern-centric label.
Add his technical credentials and Bio’s influence, and the SLPP might not just win—it could rewrite the political rulebook.
Juldeh Jalloh isn’t just a VP—he’s a paradigm shift. For Bio and the SLPP, the calculation is clear: Bet on Jalloh, and 2028 becomes less an election than a coronation.
But the big question now is, will the country’s most humble Vice President step to the fore? The chessboard is set.
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