Our client, His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has today been formally and fully discharged of all criminal charges previously brought against him.
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has filed a Notice of Discontinuance under Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024, bringing an end to proceedings filed against him.
This decision serves the interests of national peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion. We welcome the Attorney-General’s exercise of his lawful authority in furtherance of these important national objectives.
President Koroma has always respected the judicial process, cooperated fully with authorities, and complied with all imposed bail conditions. With the discontinuance, his bail is now discharged, and he is free to return to Sierra Leone, at any time of his choosing.
We trust that this matter is now closed and that no further legal or extra-legal measures will be pursued against him. Our client looks forward to returning home to continue his contributions to national peace, dialogue, and development, and to spending time with his family.
We thank President Bio, the government, people of Sierra Leone, the international community, Co-Counsels and colleagues, who stood with him throughout this ordeal.
Issued by:
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq
Lead Counsel for H.E Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma
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