In a recent Twitter post, Member of Parliament Aaron Aruna Koroma, representing Constituency 048 in the Tonkolili District and serving as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Local Government and Rural Development, has raised concerns over unfulfilled agreements between the government and mobile companies regarding the resumption of weekly bonuses.

Directing his concerns to Chernor Bah, the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Koroma expressed apprehension about the lack of implementation of promised bonuses by mobile network operators (MNOs). In his tweet, Koroma noted that it has been two months since Minister Bah issued a public notice, yet the bonuses, promised to be rolled out from November 6th, 2023, have not materialized.

Highlighting the issue, Koroma emphasized the exploitation faced by the public, citing a significant, over 70% increase in voice call tariffs by the MNOs. He criticized the Ministry of Information and Civic Education for seemingly overlooking the promised bonuses while allowing the exploitative tariff increase.

This tweet quickly gained attention, sparking a broader conversation about the agreements between the government and mobile companies. The focus shifted to Minister Chernor Bah, who chose to address the matter publicly. In response, Bah questioned Koroma's decision to bring the issue to the public domain, suggesting that as an MP, Koroma had access to information and could obtain facts easily.

Bah accused Koroma of spreading easily disprovable misinformation and engaging in a publicity stunt to score cheap points. Despite initial intentions to ignore the post, Minister Bah emphasized the importance of truth in public discourse, urging responsible contributions to discussions.

The exchange on Twitter has ignited a wider conversation about the challenges surrounding government agreements with mobile companies and the role of public representatives in holding them accountable. As the dialogue unfolds, the government's response to the concerns raised by Koroma and the subsequent public discourse will be crucial in resolving the issues at hand.