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Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, lawyer for former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma, strongly warns that the accusations against is client, lightly treating serious charges jeopardizes national safety and security, and so he vow to fight vigorously for his client’s innocence.
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma found himself facing serious charges, as he was arraigned last Wednesday on a four-count indictment, including the grave charge of treason and two counts of harboring fugitives. The charges are rooted in an alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow Sierra Leone’s government on November 26, 2023.
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, the seasoned lawyer representing the former president, emerged as a staunch defender, vowing to fight vigorously for his client’s innocence. In a press statement, Kamara expressed deep concern over the implications of such charges, warning that the citizens of Sierra Leone are not safe if the present government doesn’t prioritize peace.
“This is a case we will fight. We will fight it vigorously to prove his innocence. And just not for his innocence, but for the people of this country,” Kamara declared emphatically. His words underscored the gravity of the situation, suggesting that the legal battle ahead is not just about the individual fate of Ernest Bai Koroma but about the broader implications for the nation’s safety and security.
Kamara went on to highlight the dangers of such measures to the state, insisting that taking accusations of this magnitude lightly could jeopardize the safety of every citizen. “Otherwise, no one is safe. No one is safe. That’s very dangerous for the state. For the peace and security, you don’t take measures like this lightly. And we have not taken it lightly. We will pursue it. We’ll defend it,” he asserted with conviction.
The promise to defend Koroma was coupled with a call for the government to give peace a chance, suggesting that a failure to do so could escalate tensions and compromise the safety of the Sierra Leonean people. As the legal battle unfolds, the nation watches closely, grappling with the weighty accusations against a former leader and the potential ramifications for its political landscape and stability.
Nonsense, if you ask me. We heard similar statements and comments from Republicans before and following Donald Trump’s indictments and the 91 charges against him. None of the predictions materialized. It is going to be the same with Ernest Koroma.
Given his relations with Ernest, which means that he’s not an objective arbiter here, Fitzgerald is better advised to concentrate on defending his client in court, and refrain from making incendiary political commentaries that might impact negatively on his client at his trial. Lawyers are required to abide by ethics and codes of conduct; and as former Attorney General, a more disciplined behavior is expected from him!
Koroma will surely paid for his crime
Peace is more important
We only need Peace in these country
The government need to take this seriously
Maybe, the C.I.D needs to invite JFK, so that he can explain what he means by “NO one is safe”. Is he threatening the country about another coup? He better mind his words.
Any reasonable and well informed person can foresee the outcome of matters from it beginning. The issue on the floor now should and most be carefully investigated to ensure transparency for the betterment of our beloved Nation hence lies the division and stability of Sierra Leonean therefore, it requires seasoned, transparent, experienced and external expertise in law to look into it.
:Kamara emphasizes the perilous implications of treating such accusations lightly, stressing that it poses a significant threat to the safety of all citizens. He underscores the gravity of the situation, affirming a determined pursuit and defense against such measures for the sake of state peace and security.
Asides politics we know that we are not safe from the beginning even during the past government, so una just make live in peace ✌️
JFK could you please focus on ensuring your clients innocence. Politicians don’t care about the peace of the countrywhen pursuingpoliticallymotivated goals. Both past and current governments. EBK sacked a whole elected vice president in the mist of Ebola. If the then VP is not a peaceful person should have gone to the Bush and form war just like it happens in South Sudan . If EBK is innocence let God clears him if not then the other way round
Well if that’s what you think let the laws of the land prevail not your apprehensive comments I guess you listened to Sylvia’s audio you hypocrites and parasites
J. F. k what are you insinuating ,are you trying to inciting the public or what? Witch hunt , bad precedent has been the practice of your A P C Party so what actually are you trying to say if not only inciting innocent people that doesn’t know how your party behaves so please be mindful of your words the laws of our speaks not your ideas or what you think
JFK, what do you mean by no one is safe, does it mean that by trying a former president for a suspected involvement in an attempted cour, will lead to another war? When will Sierra Leoneans stop being partisan and be Patriot? In Sierra Leone no one is above the law.
It shall be well with you,EBK. Just exercise patience and wait for the final verdict to proclaim. You are indeed a repelia of democracy , peace and ,abiding leader. This failed government will surely paid for their mistrusted and embarrassing behavior.
Jfk you are making just a political game just focus on the defence of your client people are safe except you the APCs are threat to peace in this country
This is hypocrisy
That’s a very serious statement, threatening the peace of the citizens. He should be charged for that. Insane frustrated people
We are not afraid of war we have tasted it once, the APC is just scam, we have been suffering for 11 Good years in the hands of bad leadership who feels he takes all, Sierra leone needs to move to another level, rather than allowing politicians to treat us like trash, and JFK or what you call yourself Sierra leone does not belong to you or the so called APC, EBK must face the laws of country regardless of being formal president.