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The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, attended the funeral mass of the late Hon. Musa Peter Moigua held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kenema City.
Musa Moigua, a prominent member of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 54.
In a heartfelt tribute delivered on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio, the First Lady described Hon. Moigua as “more than a political figure.” She referred to him as “a fire in the dark, a force in the fight, and a soul who carried the weight of many and never once dropped it.”
Fatima Bio emphasized that the gathering was not merely to mourn but to honor a man whose life was defined by his commitment to public service. “He stood not because it was easy, but because it was right. He rose not for personal gain, but for the collective good,” she stated.
The First Lady asserted Hon. Moigua’s courage and principles, noting that he spoke up when others were silent and faced adversity head-on. “In the face of corruption, he was courageous. In the shadow of fear, he was a flame,” she said. Dr. Bio praised his unwavering resolve and commitment to fighting corruption, stating, “For him, the cause was always bigger than the cost.”
She portrayed Hon. Moigua not just as a politician but as a “protector, a dreamer with calloused hands, a builder of bridges, and a challenger of systems.” His leadership, she noted, was characterized by sacrifice and service.
As she reflected on Moigua’s legacy, Dr. Bio urged the audience to honor him through action and commitment. “How do we honor such a man? Not with silence or pity, but with action, vision, and commitment,” she challenged.
The First Lady called on the people of Kenema and the nation to let Hon. Moigua’s name serve as a “call to conscience” and to draw inspiration from his spirit. “This brother did not simply live in history. He made history. His voice may be silenced, but his legacy will echo forever,” she declared.
The funeral mass was officiated by the Most Reverend Henry Aruna, Bishop of the Kenema Diocese, who centered his homily on the Gospel of John 6:37–40. The service included readings from the Book of Wisdom and Revelation, as well as a moving Mende hymn titled “Mu wa woo kpama.”
Dr. Bio concluded her tribute with a powerful message: “The struggle continues. The torch is passed. And because of him, we are not afraid to carry it. Rest well, brother. Your legacy is not finished because we are still writing it.”
