Press Release from Stae House- An Explanation!
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT,
STATE HOUSE,
TOWER HILL,
FREETOWN.
STATE HOUSE,
TOWER HILL,
FREETOWN.
FEBRUARY 14TH 2013
PRESS RELEASE: RELOCATION OF THE ANNIE WALSH MEMORIAL SCHOOL
The Office of the President notes with grave
concern the acrimony and vitriolic attacks coming from some sections of the
public over its letter addressed to the Lord Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of
Freetown and the North, proposing the relocation of the Annie Walsh Memorial
School to a more conducive environment.
The fact of the matter is that prior informal
discussions were held between His Excellency the President and a very senior
clergyman of the Anglican Diocese who confirmed that plans were already afoot
for relocation of the school, and explained that they were constrained by the
huge financial outlay involved.
The President saw this as a golden opportunity to
kill two birds with one stone by helping to actualize the dreams of the
proprietors of the school while simultaneously securing a suitable site for
developmental purposes. The President was encouraged to have the proposal
officially forwarded to the Lord Bishop for initial consideration by the church
and school authorities.
It is pertinent to mention that contrary to what
is being rumoured, government has neither presented the Anglican Diocese with a
fait accompli, nor has it given any indication that it intends to
subject the said property to compulsory acquisition. The onus is now on the
church and school authorities to take a dispassionate view of the situation and
revert to the Presidency with their reaction. Such reaction could include
concerns about preservation of the monumental value of some of the buildings
housing the school and other issues that require critical examination.
A response to the letter under reference is
awaited.
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STATE HOUSE
14TH FEBRUARY 2013
14TH FEBRUARY 2013
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