Government Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Koroma

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has discontinued the criminal proceedings against former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, bringing an end to the case that had been before the courts.

The Attorney-General stated that the decision was made in the exercise of the powers vested in the office under the laws of Sierra Leone. With the filing of the notice, the proceedings have been discontinued, and the former President’s bail has ceased with immediate effect.