Ex-President Koroma Leads Tributes to Late APC Chairman at Quranic Recitation in Freetown
Sahid Bangura Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has paid tribute to the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, describing him as a loyal, selfless and committed member of the All People’s Congress (APC) whose contributions to the party and Sierra Leone would remain memorable.
Dr. Koroma made the remarks on Sunday, November 1, 2026, during a four-month-and-ten-day Quranic recitation ceremony held at the Freetown City Council in honour of the late APC stalwart. The ceremony brought together family members, Islamic clerics and party supporters to offer prayers for the repose of his soul.
Reflecting on their longstanding political relationship, the former President recalled Mansaray’s loyalty and support during some of the APC’s most challenging periods, particularly in 1998, when the party faced significant difficulties.
He also recounted how the late politician stood firmly by him during a critical period of leadership consultations, highlighting his commitment to the party and its leadership.
Beyond paying tribute to the deceased, Dr. Koroma used the occasion to call for renewed unity within the APC, urging party members to place collective interests above personal ambitions, political affiliations and factional differences.
Addressing broader national concerns, the former President emphasised that lasting peace should not be measured solely by the absence of violence but must also be founded on justice, democratic governance and shared responsibility.
He called on the government to exercise humility in governance and uphold democratic principles, while urging opposition parties to remain constructive and committed to holding the government accountable.
Dr. Koroma’s remarks combined a tribute to the late Mansaray’s political legacy with an appeal for reconciliation and unity within the APC, as well as a broader call for responsible political leadership and democratic governance in Sierra Leone.