"Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma Safely Arrives in Nigeria for Medical Treatment Amidst Legal Proceedings"

January 22, 2024

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has safely arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 19, 2024, for medical treatment. The departure from Sierra Leone was facilitated by a Nigerian Air Force flight from Freetown International Airport, Lungi. This journey occurs amidst legal proceedings related to the former President's alleged involvement in a failed attempted coup on November 26th. President Bio granted him permission to travel for specialized medical reasons.

Accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, Chief of Defense Staff Lieutenant General Peter Lavahun, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu, and lead attorney Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Koroma was seen off from his residence to the Water Taxi, transporting him to Lungi for departure.

The Nigerian government extended a generous offer to host the former President in Abuja temporarily, as part of a bilateral agreement proposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to President Bio. This move highlights the humanitarian aspect, emphasizing the former President's health in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The article captures the essence of the significant developments in the former President's journey, focusing on his safe arrival in Nigeria for medical treatment and the diplomatic aspects of this temporary relocation.