Sierra Leone’s Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, joined the Learned Attorney-General, Alpha Sesay, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, and other colleagues from the Bar and Bench to perform Jummah prayers at the Central Mosque in Freetown, marking the beginning of the new Judicial Year in the Republic of Sierra Leone.
The gathering brought together senior members of Sierra Leone’s legal and judicial community in a moment of faith, reflection and renewed commitment to fairness, integrity and the rule of law.
Minister Umaru Napoleon Koroma, a seasoned legal expert and practitioner, joined his colleagues in seeking Allah’s guidance for the nation’s Judges and Magistrates as they assume the weighty responsibility of sitting in judgment over their fellow citizens.
The prayer served as a powerful reminder that the administration of justice is not only a legal responsibility, but also a profound moral duty. Those entrusted with interpreting and applying the law must do so with wisdom, courage and integrity, regardless of status, position or circumstance.
As Sierra Leone enters a new Judicial Year, the gathering reflected a shared hope that Allah will guide the hands, minds and hearts of Judges and Magistrates to uphold fairness, impartiality and the rule of law, without fear or favour.
The occasion ultimately brought faith and the legal profession together, underscoring the importance of combining professional responsibility with a deep sense of moral conscience in serving the people.
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