Parliament Suspends Sitting Following Death of Opposition MP

Proceedings in the Well of Parliament were suspended and adjourned following the announcement of the sudden death of Hon. Lucinda Finda Kelly, plunging the House into mourning.

Opposition Leader, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, moved a motion for the suspension of all business on the Order Paper and for the House to adjourn in order to allow Members of Parliament to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family. The motion was seconded by Deputy Opposition Leader, Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma.

“The remains of our colleague are currently at the mortuary, and I do not believe we can continue with the sittings,” Hon. Kargbo said

Acting Leader of Government Business, Hon. Bashiru Silikie, joined the Opposition in expressing condolences and supported the call for adjournment. He requested Acting Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, to suspend proceedings to allow Members to mourn the late MP.