Former President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to Freetown this morning after spending over two years in political exile in Abuja, Nigeria. His return was facilitated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The former president’s arrival has sparked widespread speculation about his legal status and the political climate in Sierra Leone. Koroma had been living in Nigeria since fleeing Sierra Leone in 2024 amid accusations of involvement in an alleged coup plot. His return is seen as a potential step toward national reconciliation, but many questions remain unanswered. The government has not yet issued an official statement regarding his legal standing upon return.
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