The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has announced Sunday 26th January 2025 as the official date for the Home Coming and installation of the newly elected Paramount Chief of Mayepoh, a Chiefdom in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone.
PC Bai Simra Wonkoruma III homecoming and official installation as the Paramount Chief of Mayepoh was announced by the Ministry on a public notice dated 14th January 2025.
Being the youngest Paramount Chief ever in the history of Chieftaincy in the District, PC Bai Simra Wonkoruma III was elected Paramount Chief of Mayepoh Chiefdom in December 2024 after defeating four other candidates.
The Paramount Chief elect swept the pools after the first round of voting in a landmark victory. Mayepoh has been without a Paramount Chief for a long time and PC Bai Simra Wonkoruma is the first to rule the Chiefdom since it was split from the three other Chiefdoms.
Since his elections a month ago, the Chief has been under the security of the Government where he’s been orientated about Chieftaincy.
According to the public notice from the Ministry, Northeast region Resident Minister, Provincial Secretary, the Chairman of Council of Paramount Chiefs in Tonkolili District, Office of National Security and other dignitaries will be in attendance to grace the occasion.
The historic occasion will mark the return of the Chief to start his official duties as custodian and Paramount Chief of Mayepoh Chiefdom.
In Mayepoh, there has been ongoing preparations as residents are eagerly waiting to receive their leader and Paramount Chief elect.
A graduate from Fourah Bay College, the election of PC Bai Simra Wonkoruma III is a true definition of destiny because he was not only the youngest candidate but he was also underrated.
Congratulations bro
Wishing you all the best in your chieftaincy
Congratulations on your elect as paramount chief.