Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Granted Strict Bail Conditions

Former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma faced charges of treason, misprision of treason, and harbouring in connection with his alleged role in the failed coup attempt on November 26th, 2023. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, Bail Granted Under Strict Conditions.

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education shared an update on the court proceedings at Magistrate’s Court No.2, Pademba Road.

Magistrate Santigie Bangura oversaw the case, formally presenting the charges to the former President. Following this, a bail application was promptly submitted in the High Court due to the Magistrate’s lack of jurisdiction.

Judge Samuel O. Taylor, after careful consideration, granted bail with specific conditions. These conditions include limiting individuals at Dr. Koroma’s residence to a maximum of 10 people at any time, comprising his wife, children, lawyers, and political party members. Additionally, the former President is barred from leaving his residence without explicit permission from the Inspector-General of Police.

During this period, only the National Chairman and National Deputy Chairman of Dr. Koroma’s political party are permitted to visit, with all visits subject to approval by the Inspector-General of Police. To further secure bail, two senior citizens residing in the Western Area of Sierra Leone must act as sureties.

The legal proceedings are adjourned until January 17, 2024, allowing the state time to prepare and present witnesses. This crucial moment in Sierra Leone’s political landscape highlights the gravity of charges against the former President and potential implications for the nation.

The severity of the accusations, including treason, signals a thorough examination of Dr. Koroma’s alleged involvement in the attempted government overthrow. As the legal process unfolds, both the nation and the international community will closely observe the events and their impact on Sierra Leone’s political stability.

While the granted bail provides temporary relief for Dr. Koroma, allowing some freedom under stringent conditions, it prompts questions about the political implications and public reactions to charges against a former head of state.

Sierra Leone, historically marked by political turbulence, now treads a delicate path between justice and political stability. The outcome of this case is poised to have far-reaching consequences, shaping the country’s political landscape and trajectory in the coming months.

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| 2024-01-04 20:57:30

Truly speaking Sierra Leone 🇸🇱🇸🇱 has become a fearing state where the youth are afreading of being a politician,in my own consepction political areanan is to coming together and discuss about the social and economical development of the country instead of chasing of one person to another distrubing the peace and stability of the poor citizens who never eat or drink anything from your foolish politic , I call it so because no development yet have made in that country which we will be prouding off only to jailed and killed innocent people...
| 2024-01-04 17:06:35

President EBK is better than Maada bio So. There is no evidence against him!
| 2024-01-04 16:44:42

Please let this be an open free And fair trial in the best interest of mama salone in l
Sahr Kpakiwa | 2024-01-04 11:07:29

We have no more Mama salon but Papa Salon. No more mother's love but father's love 😭😭😭😭
| 2024-01-04 10:59:48

This is a clear manifestation that the law is supreme. Hope the due process will be followed and we hope everything will be clean. The people of this country deserve a better ruling on this matter. We love president Koroma but if he is involved in undermining the peace of this nation, let him face the law. if he is innocent, he will continue to be a legend.
| 2024-01-04 09:06:45

The Grace of God be with you EBK 🙏
Jack Hamilton | 2024-01-04 08:26:47

Una go dae speak grammar pa una comments dem bcos una nor know waetin dis kind thing go lead salone to..duya leh ar begin geh dar me smol clothes dem en be on me toes for run comot. Some pa una nor know waetin na war.
| 2024-01-04 07:25:50

My only caution here is going to the IGP. He must be vigilant in any request been tendered by former President for permission to do anything while he is still under trial. Because this is the time the whole nation is counting on you for a trust security assurance in this time of need so that the former president and all indicted face the full penalty of the law IGP Mr.Fayiah Sellu we trust your expertise as you are a no_nonescence Man.
| 2024-01-04 06:28:17

Where is the prove about it. Do they found him guilty, same trison case they hive pailo before
| 2024-01-04 05:13:30

L'Etat doit réunir toute les accusations contre Dr Koroma avant de commencer n'importe quoi. Ceci montre la faiblesse de l'état et de manque de sérieux a cet affaire.
| 2024-01-04 05:12:17

If EBK is one of the people behind this fail attempted coup d'etat , let him face the consequence of the law, because no one is above the law.
| 2024-01-03 23:30:57

This is the kind of justice we need in this country despite his status but no one is about the law of the land 👍
| 2024-01-03 23:24:52

All we need is justice who so ever involved should face the penalty
| 2024-01-03 23:24:14

This is a warning to all current government officials
Daniel Sheriff | 2024-01-03 22:45:37

With these charges, the state must have gathered enough evidences against EBK. This, for me, is a good precedent. It affirms that nobody is above the law. Let justice be served without any prejudice.
| 2024-01-03 22:41:25

Fatima e sweh don begin kach
| 2024-01-03 22:35:28

hmm ooh salone! na ya all thin kin bee
| 2024-01-03 22:35:04

May God continue bless former president koroma