On Thursday, a high-level delegation representing the All People’s Congress (APC) and the immediate family of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray visited State House to personally thank President Julius Maada Bio for his assistance following the politician’s passing. The late Hon. Mansaray died on Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal.
APC Acting Chairman Hon. Osman Foday Yansaneh led the delegation and conveyed the party’s and family’s deep appreciation for the President’s empathetic response. He highlighted the President’s sustained concern during the statesman’s illness and his immediate directives to facilitate the return of his remains to Sierra Leone.
“Your Excellency, we are here as representatives of the APC and the family to express our genuine thanks for your kindness and rapid action. Your instructions to support the repatriation process have meant a great deal to us, and we are aware of your continued care during his sickness,” Yansaneh stated.
In response, President Bio offered his condolences, honoring the late Hon. Mansaray as a distinguished figure whose contributions went beyond party lines. He emphasized that the nation had lost a man who significantly impacted democratic governance and development. The President encouraged the family and APC to find strength in his legacy and assured them that the Government would support a dignified funeral for the late statesman. He closed by wishing the departed soul eternal peace.
President Julius Maada Bio met with senior members of the All People’s Congress (APC) and relatives of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray at State House on Thursday. The meeting served as a formal platform for the delegation to express their profound gratitude for the President’s involvement and empathy following the demise of the veteran politician in Senegal on June 16.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Acting APC Chairman Osman Foday Yansaneh praised the President’s swift humanitarian action, specifically the government’s prompt facilitation of the repatriation of the remains. He noted that the President’s concern for Mr. Mansaray’s health was evident even before his passing, and the family was thankful for the support during this painful time.
President Bio, expressing his sympathy, referred to the late Hon. Mansaray as a remarkable statesman whose work left an indelible mark on the nation. He reaffirmed that the loss transcends political boundaries and is a loss to all Sierra Leoneans. The President urged the family to take solace in the legacy of the deceased and promised that the government would ensure a respectful farewell. He concluded by extending his sincerest condolences to all those mourning.
A delegation from the All People’s Congress (APC), alongside the family of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, visited President Julius Maada Bio to thank him for his government’s support after the statesman’s death. Acting APC Chairman Osman Foday Yansaneh thanked the President for his compassion and for ordering the immediate repatriation of the body from Senegal. In his remarks, President Bio expressed his condolences and praised the late politician for his contributions to the nation, which he said transcended political lines. He assured the family and the APC of the government’s commitment to granting the late Hon. Mansaray a dignified state burial.