The international warrant for arrest for the illegal Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio is intrinsically linked to the transfer of power, as agreed and signed by all relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Maada Bio. (Photo: Embattled Bio could be arrested if he dilly-dallies).

Unfortunately, stupid Bio is still dragging his feet, and this is dangerous for him. The mind games by the unelected President Bio would not hinder the imminent transfer of power to the legitimate winner of the June 24, 2023, elections Dr Samura Kamara.

Presently, there are plans afoot to do the unthinkable against the unrecognised President Bio if he plays the fool by not abiding by the latest deadline to hand over power peacefully. Forceful transition shall be the last option, an ECOWAS source hinted. Bio’s arrest is on the table but not activated as yet.

Reports have reached this newspaper, revealing that Maada Bio shall be physically nabbed if he does not obey the signature he appended to facilitate the smooth and orderly transfer of power. The planned arrest could be easily executed during his overseas travels. (Photo: President-Elect Dr Samura Kamara).

Diplomatic sources say the patience of the global partners has run out, and they would not hesitate to capture Maada Bio dead or alive in Sierra Leone if he tries to frustrate the peaceful democratic transition of power as agreed by all parties involved.

Reports say Maada is planning to visit Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday. Bio has contracted new US lobbyists to pave the way for him to take a photo with President Donald Trump, who is expected in Rome tomorrow.

The desperate Bio has spent millions’ worth of minerals to bribe the new lobbyists just to get a picture with Trump in his foolhardy mind games. Aviation sources say the special flight scheduled to fly Bio to Rome is already at Lungi International Airport.

Bio is reportedly only waiting to get the green light signal from the US lobbyists before he enplanes to Rome for the Trump picture. The international arrest warrant for Bio is no fluke. The development partners are not wavering this time around to restore democracy.