Citizenship, Credibility, and Power: Blyden’s Explosive Claims Against Aki-Sawyerr | BAV

On this episode of The Bold African Voice (BAV), we unpack a controversy shaking Sierra Leone’s political landscape and raising deeper questions about leadership standards across Africa.

Prominent journalist and opposition figure Sylvia Olayinka Blyden claims she exposed Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, over alleged British citizenship and the collapse of UK-registered companies linked to the mayor—claims that, if proven, could affect eligibility for presidential office.
But this story goes beyond personalities.

In this comprehensive BAV analysis, we examine:
• What Sierra Leone’s Constitution really says about citizenship and presidential eligibility
• Whether business failure equals leadership failure
• How African politics often turns allegations into weapons
• Why institutions—not social media—must decide credibility
• Lessons from similar citizenship and integrity controversies across Africa

This is not gossip. This is governance, accountability, and democracy under the microscope.

📌 Stay with us for a critical, balanced, Africa-wide perspective—and a forward-looking discussion on how African democracies can move from accusation to verification.
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When Allegations Shake Power, Only Truth Should Decide
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