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On Tuesday, 30 December 2025, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio delivered a keynote address at the Muslim prayer conference held in Kpandebu Dama, Kenema District.
The event, hosted by the Kormende Progressive Union, saw a large gathering of Muslim leaders and community members from across the region.
Accompanied by his wife, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the President’s speech focused on the themes of peace, unity, and religious tolerance.
As a Catholic herself, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio later shared her reflections on her husband’s address, emphasizing the importance of his message.
In her statement, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio highlighted that, despite her own Catholic faith, she found President Bio’s message deeply resonant.
She praised his call for religious harmony, noting that the President’s speech was “calm, positive, and unifying.” She also underscored the President’s appeal to reject hate speech in all its forms, stressing that Islam, like all major religions, stands for peace and unity.
“His message deeply resonated with me. It was calm, positive, and unifying. He called on everyone to reject hate speech in all its forms and reminded us that Islam stands for peace,” Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stated. “He emphasized that this message of peace is what all religious leaders should promote, rather than division or hatred among our people.”
The President’s keynote address comes at a time when there is increasing local conversation about religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue in Sierra Leone following a vital social media video, which preaches against Christmas celebrations.
By calling for peaceful coexistence and rejecting hate speech, President Bio expressed continued efforts to promote his vision of a united Sierra Leone, where people of all faiths can live together in harmony.
The Kormende Progressive Union, which organized the conference, serves as an important platform for fostering community development and strengthening social ties among the Muslim population in the Eastern region of Sierra Leone.
