As the All People’s Congress (APC) continues its march toward reclaiming national leadership, one name embodies the values, vision, and leadership style that once made the party a symbol of hope for many Sierra Leoneans, Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, popularly known as Chericoco.
In him, the APC finds not just a competent flagbearer, but a faithful continuation of the legacy of former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma a legacy built on development, selflessness, and transformational leadership.
During his two terms, President Ernest Bai Koroma set a gold standard of leadership in the APC: calm, strategic, people-centered, and forward-thinking. Today, Hon. Chericoco mirrors those very traits. Like Koroma, he does not seek power for personal gain, but for service.
Just as EBK was admired for his humility and ability to connect with people at all levels, Chericoco is widely respected for his accessibility and strong grassroots appeal. He listens. He engages, he represents and in a time when trust in leadership is waning, he stands as a reliable figure of integrity.
Chericoco has never been a politician of mere promises. His career in Parliament is a testimony to his belief in action over rhetoric. As Deputy Speaker, he has exhibited maturity, diplomacy and depth of thought, often rising above party lines to defend national interest. His work has always focused on improving lives, especially for the youth and under-represented.
This aligns perfectly with Ernest Bai Koroma’s development philosophy investing in people, infrastructure, and sustainable growth. From community outreach to national policy contributions, Chericoco has shown that leadership is not about titles but impact.
One of the defining traits of President Koroma’s leadership was selflessness, the ability to put country and party before self. That same trait is deeply rooted in Chericoco’s political character. While others seek the spotlight, he works behind the scenes to unite the party, mentor the next generation, and ensure APC remains a family.
In moments of internal party tension, he has never fueled chaos or division. Instead, he offers himself as a bridge, a unifier whose only loyalty is to the progress of APC and Sierra Leone.
At this critical moment, the APC does not have the time or luxury to introduce and sell a new face to the people of Sierra Leone. The nation needs someone they already trust, someone who has walked with them, spoken for them, and stood with them.
Chericoco is known in every corner, respected in every constituency, and loved by every APC generation. He is not a stranger to the struggle or the dream. He is the natural successor of the Ernest Bai Koroma legacy, and the right leader to complete the journey that was started.
Hon. Chericoco is not just a politician, he is a statesman molded in the image of Ernest Bai Koroma. His leadership style is calm but firm, visionary but grounded, humble but effective. As APC prepares for the 2026 NDC and the 2028 elections, it needs a flagbearer who carries not just the party symbol, but also the spirit of leadership that once brought hope to every corner of Sierra Leone.
That leader is Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah… the perfect leadership trait of former President Ernest Bai Koroma. The legacy lives on. And with Chericoco, the future looks promising.
