That created mix-feelings among Sierra Leoneans, but was accepted as a strategy to get nationals obey the demand of the President.

That move by the President according to Sierra Leoneans has been undermined by the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Victor Bockarie Foh recently, following a press release issued by the said office telling Sierra Leoneans that the Hajj Fee is USD 5, 000. The release breeds paranoia among party stalwarts of the Ruling All People’s Congress Party and Government Officials. The move to mention dollar in the release has been viewed by a cross-section of the citizenry as betrayal to the President and his effort to save the country’s currency; Leone from further depreciation as compared to its counterpart, dollar.