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The Minister of Information and Civic Education has publicly addressed allegations linking former Sierra Leone Ambassador to Guinea to a recent drug-related incident, emphasizing that the diplomat himself was not caught with any illegal substances.
Speaking in an interview on Liberty TV, the minister sought to clarify widespread speculation surrounding the case, which has generated intense discussion both in Sierra Leone and abroad.
“It is very clear for me to state again that the former Ambassador to Guinea was not caught with drugs,” the minister said. “One or two people were in the ambassador’s utility car and were arrested by the Guinean authorities because they were found with a bag containing drug substances.
President Bio first called the ambassador to return home because, although it did not directly involve him, it happened within his circle. The next step was that the President relieved him of his duties.”
The minister explained that the government’s decision to recall and dismiss the ambassador demonstrated President Julius Maada Bio’s firm stance against any form of association with criminal activity, particularly drug trafficking.
“The President did not compromise,” he stated. “He took the highest possible step by relieving a top ambassador a senior member of our party and a district chairman simply because of the association. That shows his commitment to fighting drugs and upholding accountability.”
He added that while initial investigations were conducted by Sierra Leonean authorities, the case remains largely under the jurisdiction of Guinean law enforcement, given that the arrests and seizure occurred on Guinean soil.
“We don’t have all the facts, and we are not the ones leading the investigation,” the minister clarified. “Whatever investigation we conduct here must link with the Guinean authorities. Once both sides complete their investigations, we will come forward with a full update. For now, the case remains open, and it’s a matter of interest because it affects our country’s reputation.”
The minister further noted that there is no confirmed evidence that the seized drugs originated from Sierra Leone, but assured the public that both the Sierra Leone Police and the Ministry of Information would provide updates once credible information is available.
The clarification comes amid growing regional cooperation between Sierra Leone and neighboring countries in combating transnational drug trafficking a challenge that has gained renewed attention following a series of high-profile arrests and seizures in recent months.
The government’s swift action, including the dismissal of a senior diplomat, has been viewed by many as a reflection of President Bio’s zero-tolerance approach to drug-related offenses and his determination to protect Sierra Leone’s international image.
