Lansana Dumbuya, the National Secretary General of Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party, was released on bail on February 17, 2026, after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah, following charges of incitement and insulting the President
. He was released into the custody of party officials.
Key Details Regarding the Case:
- Charges: Dumbuya was charged with incitement, insulting conduct, and public insults against President Julius Maada Bio.
- Alleged Offense: The charges stem from remarks made at a rally on January 31, 2026, where he allegedly accused the President of “stealing” the 2023 elections.
- Bail Conditions: As part of the bail terms, Dumbuya was handed over to the Sierra Leone Bar Association and the APC’s Acting Chairman, Foday Yansaneh.
- Next Steps: The case was adjourned to February 24, 2026, for further hearings.
- Context: The arrest followed heightened political tension and previous court proceedings that were disrupted by, according to this article, over 100 lawyers in attendance.
UPDATE ON MISS JAMIRU - By Basita Michael
Following an inquiry made today by the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) regarding the detention of Miss Jamiru, our team was informed by Inspector Kamara of the Cyber Unit that she was released yesterday.When our team sought clarification on the circumstances surrounding her release, we were advised that further details could not be provided at the time due to an urgent meeting.
ILRAJ made efforts to contact Miss Jamiru and her sister by telephone to confirm the update directly; however, we were unable to reach them at the time this statement was prepared.
We issue this update in the interest of public transparency.
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