"A Dangerous Precedent Has Been Set" - Former President Koroma's Lawyer Speaks on Treason Charges

“A Dangerous Precedent Has Been Set” – Former President Koroma’s Lawyer Speaks on Treason Charges

The legal team representing former President Ernest Bai Koroma reacted strongly to the grave allegations leveled against their client.

In an impassioned response to the charges of treason, Joseph Kamara, Koroma’s lawyer, expressed shock and disbelief, stating that “a dangerous precedent has been set”

Speaking to BBC reporter Umaru Fofana in court, Kamara condemned the charges as an act that has cast a dark shadow over the nation. He vehemently defended Koroma, stating that the allegations were part of a political vendetta, asserting that dragging a democratically elected former head of state on such charges sets a dangerous precedent.

The state’s claim alleges Koroma’s involvement in an alleged attempt to overthrow the government on November 26th, a claim vigorously refuted by Koroma’s legal representative.

The intensity of this legal battle and the high-profile nature of the accusations have sparked concerns about the state of democracy and political stability in Sierra Leone.

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P. Rogers, Sierra Leonean. | 2024-01-09 08:44:26

JFK should be arrested and charge for misinformations. The future generations are learning from him. Too bad.
Mohamed sesay | 2024-01-04 16:38:12

All I know is one good turn deserve an other,no matter how far the table most turn,how can you just be victimizing only your opposition members? Be worn, carpo sense....
| 2024-01-04 13:53:10

God over everything
Mohamed TS Koroma | 2024-01-04 12:09:25

Mr man, asking for forgiveness, you are so heartless to say such thing. If may ask , if someone set a plough against you , and kill all your family member including your wife and children? Please I need an answers for this question Mr forgive.
| 2024-01-04 11:26:30

I pity all followers of Ebk .. how can you guys defend that evil man wherein most of his security both past and present involved in the failed coup... you just saying trash.. Is Ebk lawyer bought their law degree or they passed through malpractice way... How can you said such trash that ebk is innocent.. No overthrown will happen in this country no more.......
| 2024-01-04 10:26:44

Most people here are talking all sort of rubbish , my question here for all the nonsense said by people including the Legal Lawyer Joseph F l. Kamara is this, is president koroma above the constitution of the Land ? Because he has been a president so he could not be question for any state crime it then becomes a political vendetta or witch Hunter ? Joseph Kamara ,Mr legal representative where did you study this laws? Please show us in the constitution where is it written that a formal president is immune from any national crime ,we want to learn please ,for all we know he must deserve respect as a state man but if he doesn't keep himself in that position and keep on misbehaving against the national laws acting as if he is still the president or above the law then i think this could be the result. Anti-corruption invited the man for questioning he invited all sort of evil devil's to block their entrance and now most of his body guides both formal and present were involved in the coup plot and you people are saying all sort of rubbish, " a dangerous precedent has Ben set " who set it and when was it set ? Joseph F. Kamara this question is for you , answer please! Don't forget about how Francis minah the vice president under Joseph Momoh was killed in this country by then it wasn't a precedent set right it was a happy moment for his people and the country at large ,not so ? Please allow this country laws to operate orderwise we move no where
| 2024-01-04 08:58:41

Please God forgive the people of Sierra Leone
David B Kamara | 2024-01-04 07:16:00

The former president is not a rabel maada bio is the rebel this country he need to be arrested immediately because he steal election and the national world don't recognize him as president but the paopa people steal dance for him God go judge you people including your rebel president
Christopher Kpakama | 2024-01-04 06:52:51

As a good leader you should never be very close to vengeance,"thus say's the Lord vengeance is mine "even Chris Jesus on the cross forgiveness all he said. Remember nothing last forever, before you came to that seat , someone else was there, and after you left somebody some where is going to pick up from where you stop.
P. Rogers, Sierra Leonean. | 2024-01-04 04:02:23

Mr. Joseph kamara, where were you when F.M. MINAH was charged for treason. And he was killed by Joseph Momoh. You talking garbage.
| 2024-01-04 02:00:09

Let us try to keep the peace in the fight for democracy we most try to reshape and restructuring the way and manners we handle issues of greater concern.
| 2024-01-04 01:26:58

Please sierra Leoneas let continue to pray for our country, sierra Leone is above every politicians in this country, and let no one think that when he do no one will do it again against him. Let be careful how we use our power, you are there for the people not against the people...
Sahid Salieu Bangs | 2024-01-04 00:15:07

You will never gonna remain in power forever One day, you will gonna be named as former president, former minister, former Honourable, former speaker etc etc So becareful the way you are dealing with other issues especially the former president's issue
| 2024-01-04 00:09:52

Where are the evidences which proved that The Former President Ernest Bai Koroma's hands are among those that failed to overthrown the government. What goes around comes around Becareful, the way you are dealing with the former president's issue. A man with dignity A sober leader who had ruled this country over eleven years with no atrocities and killings.
| 2024-01-03 23:41:28

Wonders shall never end. Some human beings are just just like their throats . Then only know the essences of water when they are thirsty , after quenching their thirst, then will nolonger know that water is important to them.
| 2024-01-03 23:37:32

This is undone by exclaimi the States
| 2024-01-03 23:11:06

Honour and respect are to be given to those who deserve it. If people are taken themselves as a rebel and destructive animals there's a law that can tame their cowardnness and obnoxious deeds . I really thank God for law because it is not a respecter of anybody irrespective of your status. Any one who deserves respect and praise it must be given to the individual. Please let us stop hailing people who did not regard themselves as kings. If anyone regards he or herself as a reputable somebody,the law (Constitution of the land will protect the individual) also the community. Heavenly Father, you are the righteous judge.Please expose and disgrace anyone that have evil plans against this nation and its citizens and also any evil manipulation on going Holy ghost fire🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 in Jesus' name Amen 🙏🙏🙏
| 2024-01-03 22:42:13

Hmmm 🤔 our nation first 🥇 Our progress and national development lies only in forgiveness ❤️🙏. Nothing else, either people or partisians see it that way or not, truly that is the truth and the only way. As for me, I forgive all our politicians which have done us great harm in this nation both APC and SLPP politicians in the name of Jesus Christ. Let's copy and learn from Rauwada
| 2024-01-03 21:24:05

The man deserve to die
| 2024-01-03 21:11:20

Ay Papa God, do ya INTERVENE na Sa. Lone. All man dae tok in yone, becos we nor dae dae. Wen e go cam pan cam nar poe innocent pipul dem go suffer. Le we nor forget Samuel Doe na Liberia.
| 2024-01-03 21:10:41

To cure democracy is to advance more democracy for democracy to prevail in any democratic nation there is a room for a strong opposition how can the government keep chasing after members of the main opposition :
| 2024-01-03 20:47:03

Exactly he should be investigated and charged accordingly.
| 2024-01-03 20:34:10

Salone! be wise. I rest my case.One party state is trying to exist in salone😠😠😠⚖⚖⚖⚖
| 2024-01-03 20:31:02

What goes around comes around To every road there is an ending Kaka long tay e mis xut
| 2024-01-03 20:26:10

Lot of evidences have been gathered against Ernest Bai Koroma and be rest assured, he is going to face the law as equal as Koita and others. Nigeria, don't try your hypocrisy. Ernest demands to be jailed.
| 2024-01-03 20:23:58

Lawless people you always negotiate and failed to speak the truth.if shaika p. Steven regem a person was killed for treason,then let this also be done as per law of the state.
| 2024-01-03 20:20:48

A good precedent set for all who commits crimes of such nature as treason by a former president
| 2024-01-03 20:09:38

Yes no one is above the law But the so called president bio is above the law trying to use it against his opponents. It shouldn't be like that
| 2024-01-03 20:02:50

Enough is enough of dis nasty Mende people get ready for us
| 2024-01-03 19:24:42

Maada is looking for every avenue for compromise to be legitimized by dragging EBK,so that the international communities will barging with him to leave EBK in exchange for him to continue and discontinue the investigation of the tripartite investigation, but it will remain to be seen.
| 2024-01-03 19:15:09

This government is biting more than they can chew
| 2024-01-03 19:12:29

Duya Pap GOD, take care en protect we d innocent citizens dem na dis country. Duya, we dae pray for peace and stability na Sierra Leone, in JESUS' MIGHTY NAME.
| 2024-01-03 19:02:22

Let thy will be done
| 2024-01-03 18:58:39

Say it again..! That's a ugly dangerous precedent.
| 2024-01-03 18:57:54

The former president needs to be investigated and by law, no one is above the law in Sierra Leone.