Hon. Mohamed Festus Lansana was officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament representing Kenema District on Thursday, 26th March 2026, following the passing of Hon. Mariama Ella Goba.

The swearing-in ceremony was conducted in accordance with the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone (as amended), particularly provisions relating to the Proportional Representation system.

Declaring the seat vacant and the subsequent replacement, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, referenced the relevant 2022 regulations and a formal notification from the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) addressed to the Clerk of Parliament. He confirmed that Hon. Lansana had been duly elected to serve in the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic.

In line with Section 83 of Act No. 6 of the 1991 Constitution and Standing Order 1(A), the Speaker invited the Clerk of Parliament to administer the Oath of Office. Supported by parliamentary leadership, Clerk Karmoh K. Conteh administered the oath, officially inducting Hon. Lansana into Parliament.

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Hon. Lansana now assumes responsibility for representing the people of Kenema District. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas welcomed him back, noting that Lansana is no stranger to parliamentary proceedings, having served previously. He also urged the new MP to be punctual, reminding members that sittings begin promptly at 10 a.m.