PC Bailal N’soila III finally returns to Malal Chiefdom to prepare his for his lifetime rule as Paramount Chief of that Chiefdom, in the Northern District of Tonkolili.

The agriculturalist was elected Paramount Chief of Malal on the 28th of October 2024 after defeating seven Candidates in two rounds of voting. Immediately after the election, he was escorted out of the Chiefdom by security officers to an unknown location where he was orientated on the rules of the Chieftaincy by the National Council of Paramount Chiefs under the supervision of the Local Government Ministry.

After weeks of intensive orientation, the Paramount Chief was finally returned to the Chiefdom on the 29th November 2024.

Known for his popularity among his people, the Paramount Chief was cheerfully received by a mammoth crowd of Malal residents. His return to the Chiefdom was marked with singing and dancing as the Chiefdom gathered in the Chiefdom headquarter town of Rochen Malal to welcome not only a new Paramount Chief but new leadership that will decide on the future of Malal.

During his speech, PC Bailal N’soila III thanked the Tribal Authorities for believing in his leadership and vision for a prosperous Malal.

With his leadership, the Paramount Chief said Malal will prosper in every aspect of life and call on residents to join him in achieving his goals, because, he said he alone cannot move the Chiefdom forward, but the collective responsibility and effort of everyone.

Peace and forgiveness, PC Bailal said are his first priorities and he said, he will ensure he achieves those goals.

The National Council of Paramount Chiefs representatives called on Malal residents to support and work with the new Paramount Chief for sustainable development and prosperity.

Statements from the security sector and all those present emphasized the need for peace and unity in the Chiefdom.