Claim: Former Speaker Makes Disparaging Comments about the Bio Administration
Verdict: FALSE
Context: A viral social media post has emerged, in the said post attributed to Dr. Abass Bundu, former Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament disparaging comments about the Bio administration were made. However, upon fact-checking, these claims were found to be false. Dr. Bundu clarified in a statement that since his retirement letter to President Julius Maada Bio on April 15, he has refrained from making any public statements regarding the administration. He emphasized that attributing any remarks to him without evidence is erroneous.
Evidence: In his statement, Dr. Bundu expressed his commitment to private work since his retirement. Dr. Abass Bundu's statement directly refutes the allegations against him. He categorically stated that he has not made any comments or written anything concerning the Bio administration since his retirement. Sierra Check reached out to Dr Bundu and he confirmed the claim as false.
Conclusion: The assertion that Dr. Abass Bundu made disparaging comments about the Bio administration is false. His statement refutes these claims, emphasizing his silence on political matters since his retirement.
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