The Paramount Chief of Kunike Barina Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, PC Alimamy Sorie Katenkeh, has rejected the appointment of Mohamed Kamara as Local Court Chairman.

The appointment was made by the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice , Anthony Brewah on behalf of the rejection of Government of Sierra Leone. PC Alimamy Sorie Katenkeh gave no official reasons for the rejection of Mr Mohamed Kamara’s appointment.

Reports say Paramount Chief Alimamy Sorie Katenkeh decided to reject the appointment of Mr Mohamed Kamara because he is an ardent supporter of the SLPP.

A spokesman for the Officers Department confirmed the appointment to be lagal and wondered why PC Alimamy Sorie Katenkeh is challenging the authority of the SLPP led-government .

A spokesman for the Local Government Ministry informed the Global Times yesterday that the Chief is expected to be invited for consultation in Freetown.

His staff of office is likely to be ceased , for challenging the authority of the Government.

A spokesman for the Paramount Chief in Makali Confirmed the decision to reject Mr. Mohamed Kamara’s appointment but refused to comment