By Sallieu S. Kanu
The 2023 standard-bearer of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has said on Wednesday that the notion that the Tripartite report presented to President Bio is separate from the divergent and convergent areas is a misconception.
Dr. Samura Kamara said on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that “a thorough examination of the report reveals that the divergent issues are not relegated to the appendices. They are part of the main body that presents a cohesive and unified narrative.”
The bulk of the report, which contains more than 80 recommendations, represents the agreed findings and recommendations of the Committee intended to strengthen and protect our electoral system. There are, however, some areas where the Committee had different analysis and could not reach joint conclusions, primarily around the 2023 election results, potential resulting accountability issues, and conduct of election.
Dr Samura Kamara said, “This is consistent with standard reporting practices, where dissenting opinions or alternative perspectives are included as complementary material to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. Furthermore, the report’s structure and organization suggest a deliberate effort to present a holistic and integrated analysis, with the main body focusing on key findings and recommendations that include the divergent issues.”
“As noted by report writing expert, Bruce Ross-Larson, ‘A good report should present a clear and concise narrative, with supporting evidence and alternative perspectives included as secondary or primary material.’ The Tripartite report adheres to this standard, and its findings and recommendations should be considered accordingly.” He said that both convergent and divergent positions shall, according to the Agreement for National Unity, be ‘actionable and implementable’,” he noted.