On the 27^th of April 1961, Sierra Leone attained self-rule and became a sovereign State. As we reflect on 63 years of self-rule, it becomes absolutely clear, that the hopes and aspirations of the people that accompanied self-rule have not been realized. Sierra Leone has not prospered as was expected neither do the people live a better life. Instead, the country has moved in a reverse direction with a small elite enjoying and living affluent lives from ill-gotten gains and corrupt dealings. This has been going on over and over for the past 63 year regardless of the political outfit or party that has governed the country. The elite does not care about the people. They have organized themselves into two tribal alliances masquerading as political parties. The elites of the south-eastern tribes have mainly formed themselves into the SLPP party while the north-westerners into the APC party. These parties have become the instruments of access to national resources. Whatever party finds themselves in power control and loots national resources, leaving the masses and youth in desperate squalor. Young Sierra Leoneans these days graduate from universities and join these parties with the sole aim of having access to the national cake through political appointments and contracts and enriching themselves.