New president's promise to Sierra Leoneans

Newly elected Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. He has promised to serve all citizens regardless of their affiliations. AFP PHOTO | ISSOUF SANOGO

New President Julius Maada Bio has promised to serve all Sierra Leoneans regardless of their affiliations.

In his maiden speech after being sworn-in on Wednesday evening, President Bio praised his predecessor Ernest Bai Koroma for the peaceful transition of power and promised to promote national unity, cohesion and discipline.