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The National Grand Coalition Political Party has on the 18th January raised concern over the bad judicial precedence under the President Bio led governance
They expressed total dissatisfaction over the troubling judicial precedent set by the judiciary under the government of President Julius Maada Bio, adding that, they are a committed party to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fairness and equality for all citizens, as they feel compelled to address the recent actions that threaten the integrity of the country’s legal system.
They maintained that, the Constitution of Sierra Leone stands as the cornerstone of the nation’s rule of law. It should serve as the guiding force in legal matters rather than being overshadowed by the subjective opinions of fallible judges. The principle of treating all individuals equally before the law, as enshrined in the Constitution of Sierra Leone, must be upheld without exception.
The NGC party revealed that, they are troubled by the special treatment afforded former President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All Peoples Congress (APC), adding that the legal system must ensure a consistent and fair application of the law, irrespective of an individual’s past or present status in society. Granting bail to Former President Koroma on medical grounds may be understandable but allowing him to leave the country’s jurisdiction while facing treason charges sets a dangerous precedent.
“Let’s not forget that Ernest Koroma, as the President of Sierra Leone, held the full powers of government and had access to all the state’s resources for 11 years. During his tenure, he was responsible for addressing and improving the healthcare system, which he is now bypassing by seeking medical treatment in Nigeria.
It is preposterous that he has been granted bail to seek medical care outside of Sierra Leone. This decision only serves to reinforce the concerns expressed by sceptical Sierra Leoneans that the November 26th attempted coup may have been staged.
The granting of such special treatment raises serious questions about the legitimacy of the charges. It forces us to consider whether this is a genuine coup, in which case all individuals accused of treason should be subject to equal treatment under the law, or if it is a contrived event, allowing the system to pick and choose who is exempt from prosecution based on subjective opinion rather than the rule of law.
If this is indeed a legitimate coup, we demand that all accused individuals be treated with the same consideration as the former President. Anything less would be a grave miscarriage of justice.
Maintaining public confidence in our legal system is paramount. Therefore, it is essential to uphold the principles of fairness and consistency in applying the law.Everyone must be subject to the same legal standards,regardless of societal position. The exceptional treatment of high-profile figures undermines the public’s trust in the judiciary and risks eroding the foundation of justice and equality.
The NGC party calls upon the government and the judiciary to ensure that the rule of law prevails and that no individual is seen as above the law.
We stand firm in our commitment to safeguarding the principles of justice, equality, and fairness for all citizens and continuing to stand in solidarity with the people of Sierra Leone in demanding accountability and a commitment to upholding the rule of law.” They stated in a press release hat was signed by Alhaji K. Tarawally, Ag.Deputy National Secretary General of the party.
NGC when you started the conversation I thought you meant well for the nation. But as you are opposed to Bio letting Ernest to go, then I see your stupidity. Mada Bio in the first place bit more than he can chew. He falsified everything. From election to coup. Can’t you see his game? He is playing victim so the international community will condemn the opposition and justify his grab of power. Try learn 😜😜💪💪 APC ever strong. We too will put mada on trial even if he is in his sick bed. That is the precident I was hoping you will talk about. That mada is not supposed to go after an ex president on false charges and parade him in court like a common criminal. He and Strasser over thrown momoh and damaged our democracy. Was he ever tried for that? 4 years is not forever. All SLPP and Mendes beware. When APC get back to power, the hate you started will continue and manifest. We will root out all SLPP from the north as you did us in the south and east.😏
But where were these NGC opposition party members??? Are you guys kidding us or what??? How long has this matter being discussed…is it after the stupid decision has been taken that you started talking…what article did you wrote when you heard of the stupid ECOWAS leaders came to Freetown???
This is what we always say, that opposition leaders have nothing like programs for their countries if it isn’t to repeat after others like parrots that repeat after people…you want to advantage of the situation to stupid yourself as people who talk in the interest salone…I wish I were in salone, I would have invited you at a radio station and put the author in his/her place…but with “one way” journalism in that country, journalism will never become a power balancing mechanism in that country…I sometimes find it hard to see objective journalism in my country…
Mr Kebe, you’re not Sierra Leonean…so, you won’t bring tribalism talk in our country…you can that to Guinea Conakry or to Senegal where your ancestors came from…if you’re APC supporter, support them…as you said to author to learn, you should be the person who go back to your grand parents and learn…you need to know more about salone…you opportunists!!! That’s how you behave, yes…
This is a genocide statement, we need to preach against political hate, and speeches that will put us apart.
If there is evidence to the effect then let’s allow the law to take its course, EBK and JMB are not bigger than the country.
Put Salone First!
This tribalism game is not good for this country…..you can fight your political fight but tribalism hasn’t and can never work in Sierra Leone trust me.
Stop The Hate Speech,How Many South Easterners Are In The North,Dont Try That Stupid Thing,Your People Will Suffer,Maybe You Dont Know The Amount Of Northerners That Have Shops And Buisineses In The Siutheast,We Will Not Allow That To Even Happen,Am From The East And My Wife Is From The North,We Dont Need That Your Hate Speech
It is obvious that you are don’t; not responsible and lack of literacies statement like this when it been said people will consider you as a mad person because it’s tribally and unfairly motivated tracing Mende’s people for what? are they the only people who made the Constitution? Do you actually know the S/L Constitution? EBK doesn’t even supposed to stand in the position to be a suspected for coup in this country because he was giving 11years to rule this nation just because he is a demon that Why,y samura excluded? Because he is responsible mind you lips
This is complete madness no single tribe will be able to win election in Sierra Leone you need all other tribes be you APC or SLPP, so threatning the Mende I wonder where you will get the percentage to win election except in your dreams, this is one of the reasons you lose in the last election.
Maybe they think slpp we last there forever, they don’t even know what is boiling that is why they are just running there mouths like a leak pump.
All you guys know, .….you will learn your lesson in the grave if you are not mindful of your word.
NGC what are talking about rule of law here?
Where were you when the PR system was used in 2018 before it was tabled in parliament for debate. Were you not informed that some APC members of parliament who were democratically elected were replaced by the same court with SLPP MPs without an election? Is that not PR system? Why did you guys keep quite about it?
U think say d Pa know know watin e dae do eh? We nor wan noise oooo okay.
NGC una feel say na tiday thing start en? Una forget quick ooooo.
PAOPA oh yea!!!!