On Sunday, former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma departed Nigeria for his country after spending more than two years in Nigeria, following the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against him. Former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this in a post shared on his verified X handle, describing Koroma as his “Dear friend and brother.” The former... The post Treason: Ex-Sierra Leone President, Koroma Departs Nigeria After Case Dropped appeared first on New Telegraph .
On Sunday, former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma departed Nigeria for his country after spending more than two years in Nigeria, following the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against him.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this in a post shared on his verified X handle, describing Koroma as his “Dear friend and brother.”
The former Nigerian President said Nigeria had been Koroma’s “home away from home” for more than two years, adding that he was grateful Nigeria had been able to offer him friendship, support and solidarity during that period.
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Jonathan said, “This morning, I had the pleasure of seeing off my dear friend and brother, His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, as he begins his journey home to Sierra Leone.
“Working quietly with others, we encouraged dialogue and engagement with the Sierra Leonean authorities to help create the conditions for his safe and dignified return.
“As we say farewell today, I am particularly happy that he is returning home to Freetown.
“President Koroma, I wish you a safe journey, peace of mind and every success in this new chapter. May your return be a moment of renewed hope and reconciliation for you, your family and the people of Sierra Leone.
“Safe travels, my brother. Sierra Leone welcomes you home.”
