From JFK to Pope: High Court Summons APC’s Mohamed Pope Kamara Over Alleged Contempt

The High Court in Freetown has issued a subpoena against Mohamed Pope Kamara, the All Peoples Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, compelling him to appear before Justice Adrian Fisher on Monday, 19 October 2026, to answer allegations of contempt of court over an alleged breach of an interim injunction issued against the party’s executive members.

The court’s action centres on allegations that Kamara continued to identify himself as the APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary and made public statements through various media platforms despite an injunction granted on 27 August 2026, restricting party executive members from performing their official functions pending further orders of the court.

Presiding over the matter, Justice Fisher recalled that the August injunction imposed several restrictions on executive members serving under the APC’s 2022 Constitution. The order restrained them from presenting themselves as executive members or undertaking activities associated with their respective positions within the party.

Specifically, the injunction prohibited the affected individuals from convening or attending executive meetings, exercising functions reserved for party executives, supervising party affairs or participating in the day-to-day administration of the APC in their official capacities.

The restrictions were to remain in force pending the hearing and determination of the application or until further order of the court.

Video Interview, Publications Cited

In explaining the basis for the subpoena, Justice Fisher said his attention had been drawn to a video interview in which Kamara was allegedly seen and heard presenting himself as the APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary.

The court also referred to an article reportedly authored by Kamara titled “IGR’s APC Potential Flagbearer Survey Lacks Credibility, Transparency and Independence.”

Additionally, the judge cited a report published in the October 2026 edition of Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon, Volume II, titled “Battle for 2028: Inside the APC and SLPP Flagbearer Showdown.”

According to the court, the publication was released on 14 October 2026, nearly seven weeks after the interim injunction was issued.

These materials were cited in connection with concerns over whether Kamara’s alleged conduct was consistent with the restrictions imposed by the court.

Invoking Order 51, Rule 3 of the High Court Rules, 2007, the court issued the subpoena requiring Kamara to appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt for allegedly breaching the injunction.

The summons underscores the court’s authority to enforce its orders and the obligation of individuals affected by judicial directives to comply with them unless they are varied, suspended or discharged by the court.

Kamara’s appearance is expected to provide an opportunity for the court to examine the allegations and determine the appropriate course of action in accordance with the law.

However, the allegations do not, in themselves, establish that contempt has occurred. Any determination of liability remains a matter for the court.

The case adds another development to the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the APC’s leadership and internal administration as the party navigates questions concerning its executive structure and political activities ahead of the 2028 elections.

President Bio Visits Irrigated Seed Multiplication Site in Kangahun, Njala

President Julius Maada Bio has visited an irrigated seed multiplication site in Kangahun, Njala, as part of efforts to promote agricultural development and strengthen food production in Sierra Leone.

The visit highlights the importance of irrigation and improved seed production in supporting farmers, increasing agricultural productivity, and advancing the country’s food security agenda.

Irrigated seed multiplication is an important component of agricultural development, as it enables farmers to produce quality seeds and sustain farming activities beyond the traditional rainy season.

The initiative also reflects the broader push to modernise agriculture, reduce dependence on imported food, and improve local capacity to meet the country’s growing food needs.

Sierra Leone continues to prioritise agricultural transformation as a pathway to economic growth, job creation, and improved livelihoods, particularly for rural communities that depend on farming.

The President’s visit to the Kangahun site underscores the government’s continued focus on strengthening the agricultural sector and supporting initiatives aimed at achieving greater food self-sufficiency.