𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐢 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝

This is in line with a motion order filed at the High Court by Defense Counsel with regards to the medical health condition of the accused Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, granted by a Court of Appeal Judge Justice Samuel Omodele Taylor.

The matter was mentioned yesterday at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.2 by the Principal State Counsel Ahmed James (AJM) Bockarie in the absence of the accused.

As to the absence of the accused Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, the lead Defense Counsel Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara apologized for the absence of the accused on the grounds that he was unable to appear due to his medical condition.

Defense Counsel presented copy of a medical report from a renowned medical practitioner, together with the High Court orders and the two sureties.

The State Prosecutor, AJM Bockarie said the absence of the accused had deprived the State from proceeding with the matter.

“We don’t want the accused to use the opportunity of not coming to Court,” State Counsel Ahmed James Maxwell Bockarie said.

Magistrate Santigie Bangura said he has taken judicial notice of concerns raised by both sides, and urged to push to the Preliminary Investigation for its conclusion.

Magistrate Bangura further advised Lawyers on both sides and the public to be mindful of what they take out of the Court.

“And if I have any complaint of such I will invoke the law for contempt,” Magistrate Santigie Bangura warned.

As to an adjournment date, Defense Counsel JF. Kamara suggested a three months while the State a