By Elkass Sannoh
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda receiving a gift in Kono
On a sunny afternoon, amidst warm celebrations and a high-level delegation from Freetown, the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, his wife, Mrs. Sonia Sarah Komba Kamanda and two daughters, were warmly received in Tankoro Chiefdom, Kono District on Wednesday 15th October, 2025 by the Paramount Chiefs of Kono District to mark the homecoming of their illustrious son.
Kono District, one of Sierra Leone’s most ethnically diverse regions, is home to various ethnic groups including the Madingo and Kono people. Renowned for its vast diamond resources, the district has been the country’s largest diamond producer since the 1930s, following the landmark discovery of one of the largest diamonds and the subsequent granting of exclusive mining rights during the colonial era in 1935.
Chief Justice Kamanda hails from Sao Chiefdom in Kono District, born to Mr. and Mrs. Komba Kamanda, later relocating with his family to Kenema Town.
In a unified voice, all fourteen Paramount Chiefs of Kono District expressed their heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, for appointing the first Chief Justice from the Kono tribe, a momentous and commendable milestone for the district.
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda receiving warm welcome from the chiefs in Kono District
Speaking at the Sahr Fillie Faboe Hall, the Paramount Chief of Mafindor Chiefdom and Public Relations Officer of the Council of Paramount Chiefs, PC Alie Musa, said:
“We are very pleased to welcome our son, our brother, his wife, and the delegation from Freetown.”
PC Alie Musa proceeded to introduce fellow Paramount Chiefs in attendance, including; PC Paul Ngaba Saquee of Tankoro Chiefdom, PC Tamba Emmanuel Torcheh of Foyoh Soa Chiefdom, PC Aiah Bindi Fainfa Ngongou of Gbane Chiefdom, PC George B. Torto of Nimiyama Chiefdom, PC Aiah Denton Bona of Foamansa Nimikoro Chiefdom, PC Komba Korgbende Sangor Kamanchande of Gbense Chiefdom, PC Charles Quee of Kamara Chiefdom, PC Francis Gbondo of Lei Chiefdom, PC Sensi Queegba of Gbane Kendor Chiefdom, the Speaker of Nimikoro Chiefdom Abdulai Komassie, among others.
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda and his family
He emphasized that the gathering was a show of unity and appreciation for what they described as a truly meritorious and historic judicial appointment.
In his address to the gathering, Honourable Paramount Chief and Member of Parliament, PN Saquee, stated:
“Kono is blessed, and Soa and Nimikoro Chiefdoms in particular are also blessed to have their own son appointed Chief Justice.”
“Thank you, President Bio,” he added, reaffirming the district’s collective gratitude: “We, the Paramount Chiefs in Kono, are extremely grateful. We say thank you again.”
He warmly welcomed the delegation from Freetown and wished them a pleasant and memorable stay.
Accompanying the Chief Justice were several distinguished members of the Judiciary, including; Honourable Justice Alusine Sesay, JSC, Honourable Justice Abdullah M. Bangura, JSC, Honourable Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi, JSC, Honourable Justice Jamesina King, JA, Honourable Justice MP Mami, JA, Honourable Justice Tonia Barnett, JA, Honourable Justice Alfred T. Ganda, JA. Honourable Justice Simeon Allieu JA, Honourable Justice Manuela AJ Harding, J and Honourable Justice AK Musa, J.
Also present were the Master and Registrar, Mr. Lloyd H. Jusu, and other senior staff of the Judiciary.
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Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Friday, 17th October 2025 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
