Nigeria: Jonathan Bids Farewell to Ex-Sierra Leone President After 2 Years in Nigeria
The former president returned after treason charges were dropped, following more than two years in Nigeria and a homecoming welcomed by officials.
- On Sunday, former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Freetown after spending more than two years in Nigeria. He arrived at the international airport accompanied by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
- Koroma fled to Nigeria in 2024 after facing treason charges related to a 2023 army uprising that killed 21 people. Sierra Leonean authorities dropped the charges in July, clearing his path to return home.
- Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan saw Koroma off on Sunday, describing Nigeria as his "home away from home" during the exile. Jonathan expressed hope the return would mark "renewed hope and reconciliation" for Sierra Leone.
- Upon arrival, Koroma was welcomed by Foreign Minister Mohamed Rahman Swarray and officials from the opposition All People's Congress. "Today I have come back home and I'm happy," Koroma told journalists, smiling.
- His homecoming precedes presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Koroma previously visited Sierra Leone in July for an Economic Community of West African States summit at the invitation of President Julius Maada Bio.
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Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason case dropped
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped
Nigeria: Jonathan Bids Farewell to Ex-Sierra Leone President After 2 Years in Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, saw off ex-Sierra Leone President, Ernest Bai Koroma, who returned to his country after spending more than two years in Nigeria.
Former President Koroma Expresses Appreciation To Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio On His Return, Commits To National Cohesion And Peace
Former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio for facilitating his return to Sierra Leone from Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to national cohesion, peace and... - Social News XYZ
ECOWAS Commends Sierra Leone for Facilitating Koroma’s Return - TV360 Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has commended the Government of Sierra Leone and President Julius Maada Bio for facilitating the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma to the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, 2026, the regional body said Koroma’s return followed the Sierra Leonean government’s decision …
ECOWAS COMMENDS THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE FOR THE RETURN OF FORMER PRESIDENT ERNEST BAI KOROMA TO SIERRA LEONE | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission commends this September 6, 2026, the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, particularly HisExcellency President Julius Maada Bio, for facilitating the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma to Sierra Leone. This development follows the Government‘s decision to discontinue the charges against former President Koroma in the interest of national reconciliation, unity, and…
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