Convicted politician and former leader of the Alliance Democratic Party (ADP), Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray, has strongly criticized the recent bench warrant issued against him, describing it as a deliberate and politically motivated attempt to silence him.
In a lengthy public statement, Kamarainba accused President Julius Maada Bio and key state institutions of orchestrating what he calls a “calculated persecution” aimed at preventing him from speaking out against the government.
Kamarainba insisted that he is innocent, vowing to challenge what he referred to as “fabricated and cooked-up charges” designed to discredit his political influence and activism.
He maintained that he will not be intimidated, stating that the renewed warrant has only strengthened his resolve to continue advocating for what he calls justice, transparency, and the rights of ordinary citizens.
“This is nothing but a politically motivated witch-hunt,” he said. “They are trying to shut me down because I continue to speak the truth about President Bio, the First Lady, and the system they control. I will never be silenced.”
In a prior social media post, Kamarainba alleged that President Bio had personally influenced the judiciary to reissue the bench warrant against him.
He further claimed that his surety had already paid the sum of Thirty Million Old Leones to the Judiciary through the Bank of Sierra Leone in April 2025, yet the matter was not called or addressed in court thereafter. He expressed frustration over what he described as “judicial manipulation” and called on the public to remain vigilant.
“My God is bigger than them,” he wrote. “I will never relent. I will continue to be the voice for the voiceless in Sierra Leone.”
The controversy follows a ruling by the Court of Appeal on Monday, 10th November 2025, dismissing Kamarainba’s appeal and ordering his arrest alongside that of his surety, Aisha Mansaray.
The judgment was handed down by a panel comprising Hon. Justice A.M. Bangurah (JSC), Justice T. Barnett, and Justice A.S. Allieu.
According to the court, Kamarainba and his legal team repeatedly failed to appear for scheduled proceedings and did not provide any formal explanation for their absence. As a result, the appeal was dismissed for “want of prosecution” under Rule 53(6) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 1985. The statement reaffirmed that a bench warrant already issued for the surety remains active.
The judiciary has emphasized its position that legal cases must proceed in accordance with due process, regardless of an individual’s political status or public profile.
Officials noted that the ruling reinforces the principle that litigants and their representatives must comply with court schedules and orders.
The case continues to attract widespread national attention, with opinions sharply divided. Supporters of Kamarainba argue that he is being targeted because of his outspoken criticism of the government, while others maintain that the case should be viewed strictly through a legal lens and that no one is above the law.
Political observers say the renewed dispute is likely to heighten tensions within Sierra Leone’s already polarized political landscape, particularly as conversations around governance, judicial independence, and democratic accountability remain at the forefront of national debate.
Kamarainba has announced that he will soon issue a formal press release addressing the latest developments in full.
You can not come to power with this kind of criticism as you are claiming Kamarimba and perhaps some of you will be the worse ever, please give peace a chance.
Sierra Leone belong to all of us and no place like home.