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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Inspects Ongoing Historic Clock Tower Restoration

This afternoon Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq and I visited the East End Police Clock Tower to inspect ongoing conservation and restoration works aimed at preserving one of the city’s most iconic heritage landmarks.

Funded by the Commonwealth Heritage Foundation, and implemented by West Africa Heritage Consultants, this intervention safeguards our city’s history whilst providing valuable skills training for the 12 member local team comprising of engineers, stone masons and carpenters. With training from and under the supervision of UK based Stonemason and Conservationist David Lamb, the local team are painstakingly restoring the original laterite stone work of the Clock Tower. (This coincides beautifully with the ongoing restoration of the Old Fourah Bay College building which was also constructed with laterite stone).

I am really excited that the original clock in the tower will be replaced as part of this work so that Freetown will once again hear a clock chime in the city!

(Btw, if you look closely at my outfit, you’ll see that I am still wearing blue and pink! 🩷💙🩷💙)

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*©️Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE*

Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with peace, love and fresh hope.
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may it remind you that no situation is beyond God’s power.
May this season renew your strength and bring happiness to you and your loved ones.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! 🙏

A Bñessed Good Friday

The Deputy Mayor Of Freetown and Mayor in Waiting is wishing all a happy Eid Mubarak!!

*Freetown’s Deputy Mayor Champions Youth and Performing Arts at Historic "Beauty in Brass" Launch*,

By Abdul Karim Mansaray (MCIPS)
(Ambassador, 13 February 2026)

In a vibrant celebration of music and elegance, Freetown’s Deputy Mayor, Kweku Lisk (Esq.), delivered a stirring keynote address on Friday, 13th February 2026, at HAWAWA Academy. The occasion marked the official launch of the *Miss Brass Band beauty pageant*, a pioneering collaboration between the esteemed *Albert Academy Brass Band* and HAWAWA Academy, held under the inspiring theme "Beauty in Brass."

Speaking to an eager audience at the Pademba Road venue, Deputy Mayor Lisk praised the partnership as a transformative force for Freetown’s youth. "Tonight, we are redefining elegance through the power of music and discipline," he declared. "This collaboration proves that our cultural and academic institutions are the bedrock of youth empowerment." The regentonian thanked the leadership of the Albert Brass Band for the incredible initiative, while encouraging the School Brass Band community to relish the moment and show their patronage.

Following the formal proceedings, guests and participants shared in a warm community lunch at the academy, fostering dialogue on the arts and education. The event, set against the historic resonance of the Albert Academy Brass Band, signals a new chapter in celebrating Sierra Leonean heritage while empowering young women to embrace leadership and creativity.

*®️ @ Friends Of Super Strategic Communication Unit*

Merry christmas to all Freetonians and by extension Sierra Leoneans

From the now DM and Mayor in waiting!!

Kweku Lisk Blends Football Governance with World-Class Spectacle in Qatar

By Abdul Karim Mansaray (MCIPS)
18-Dec-2025

His Worship the Deputy Mayor of Freetown and Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Executive Committee member, Kweku Melvin Lisk (ESQ), has successfully concluded a significant three-day working visit to Doha, Qatar. The trip, centered on global football governance, also offered a front-row seat to one of the sport's most thrilling club contests.

Lisk was in Qatar to attend the FIFA Committees Plenary and the pivotal FIFA Council meeting on December 17. These gatherings are where the strategic vision for global football is set, covering everything from tournament regulations to development initiatives. His participation underscores Sierra Leone's active engagement in the sport's international administration.

The working visit was also a moment for high-level networking. Lisk joined a distinguished cohort of football administrators, including Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo, who serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee. Also in attendance were other committee members such as Adwa Abdulrahman, A. Alarifi, and FIFA Council delegate Razvan Burleanu.

A professional highlight of the trip was witnessing the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. The match, held at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, was a dramatic encounter where France's Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first world title by defeating Brazil's Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout. The event showcased the exceptional world-class sporting infrastructure Qatar has continued to build and perfect.

Beyond the pitch, Lisk's profile is one of significant national service. Elected Deputy Mayor in October 2023, he is also the managing partner of a prominent law firm with extensive experience in international corporate law. This blend of legal acumen, civic leadership, and sports administration positions him as a unique asset in efforts to develop football in Sierra Leone and advocate for the nation's interests on prestigious international platforms like FIFA.

®️ @ Friends Of Super Strategic Communication Unit

Marampa Ojeh Society, Magazine Community, Honor its Chairman, Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk

By Abdul Karim Mansaray (MCIPS)
(The Ambassador)

05th Nov-2025

In a powerful demonstration of the vital link between cultural heritage and progressive leadership, His Worship the Deputy Mayor of Freetown, Kweku Lisk (Esq.), was honoured by a delegation of senior members from the Marampa Ojeh Society and the Magazine Community. The meeting, held in a spirit of fraternal warmth and mutual respect, highlighted Deputy Mayor Lisk’s deep-rooted connections to the communities he serves, both as a public official and as the Chairman of the esteemed Marampa Ojeh Society.

The delegation, led by Kakaray Agba Sankoh and including distinguished figures such as Kararay Agba Yada White and Okowe Mustapha Fofanah, presented a plaque to the Deputy Mayor. This gesture was made in celebration of his recent re-election as an Executive Committee Member of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and his subsequent prestigious appointment to the FIFA Institutional Relationship Committee. This role places Freetown and Sierra Leone on the global sporting map.

Kakaray Agba Sankoh praised Deputy Mayor Lisk for his unwavering support and the exemplary leadership he provides, not only within the Freetown City Council and in football governance but also to the cultural fabric of Freetown. He invoked divine blessings from Oluhun and Ogun for the Deputy Mayor’s continued success, including his future political aspirations.

In his gracious response, Deputy Mayor Lisk expressed profound gratitude for the surprise gift and the delegation’s visit. He reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to serving Freetonian and by extention the Marampa Ojeh Society, the Magazine Community, and all related cultural institutions across Freetown. He humbly articulated his belief that engaged, law-abiding cultural societies are the bedrock of communal development.

Looking to the future, the Deputy Mayor connected his diverse roles into a unified vision. He highlighted football’s proven power to elevate communities from poverty, while also charging cultural custodians, like the Ojeh Societies, with a critical role in safeguarding the nation's youth by combating the scourge of narcotics and synthetic drugs like Kush. This holistic approach, blending sport, culture, and steadfast leadership, solidifies His Worship Kweku Lisk’s position as a dynamic and dedicated custodian of Freetown’s progress and a formidable aspirant for the city’s highest office in 2028.

®️ @ Friends Of Super Strategic Communication Unit