President Ernest Koroma upsets a FEW?

So, it turns out that His Excellency President Bai Koroma had to travel to Dakar, I believe and he opted for the ferry. Really a man of the People! If you're reading this and you're new to the infrastructure in Sierra Leone then here's some context for you:

Sierra Leone has one 'international airport' at a place called Lungi - hence the name, Lungi International Airport. All international flights use it. From Freetown - the capital city - you have some options to get there. Either by Helicopter or Hovercraft - for the affluent at $50 one way or by road - not advisable or by Ferry, as the President did this morning.

In fact, the President has been known to queue up and by his own ticket for the Ferry - since becoming President.

Anyway, this morning, HE had to fly to Dakar, as already mentioned and the ferry left one hour earlier than scheduled. That left a lot of people stranded.

Some had to make their way back to the helipad in Freetown - at least an hour an a half with traffic or take the final option I forgot to mention - speed boat or pampam. A pampam is a locally made fishing boat and it terrifies a lot of people.

With a scheduled 2.40 Bellview flight, many where not happy. Some argue that this is normal - many African Presidents commandeer national crafts or in this case, ferries when necessary.

Was the President incencitive to leave early? You decide!

We expect him back before November 15th in time for his official inauguration. Will you be there?