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The Parliament of Sierra Leone has issued formal summonses to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura, and the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education following serious allegations surrounding the planned demolition of Services Secondary School and the controversial allocation of its land to a private business.
The move, made during a parliamentary session on Thursday, July 10, 2025, was sparked by growing concerns that such actions threaten national education goals and undermine President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Human Capital Development and Free Quality Education programs.
Raising the matter under Standing Order 23, Deputy Opposition Leader Hon. Daniel Brima Koroma condemned the alleged plan, warning that it not only violates property rights but also sends a dangerous signal about the government’s commitment to education.
“This is not just a violation of property rights. It’s a blatant disregard for national development priorities and an insult to both Parliament and the President’s vision,” Hon. Koroma said. He further proposed the creation of a Special Interest Committee to investigate the situation and protect public educational institutions from future encroachments.
Acting Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, responded by directing the Clerk of Parliament to summon both the CDS and the Education Minister. He also recommended that the issue be jointly reviewed by the Parliamentary Committees on Defence, Education, and Lands to ensure transparency and accountability in the matter.
The development has sparked widespread interest and is expected to generate national debate in the coming days, especially as the country looks to its leaders for assurance that public school infrastructure will not be sacrificed for private gain.
