Defence Moves for No-Case Submission as APC PRO Faces Incitement Charge

The case involving Mohamed Moriba, a politician, former military officer, and Southern Province Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the All People’s Congress (APC) in Bo, has advanced at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown.

Moriba appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, facing a charge of incitement contrary to law.

According to court documents, the alleged offence occurred on 27 December 2025 in Kamalo Village, Karina Judicial District in the North-East Province, where Moriba is said to have created and circulated audio and video content containing inciting messages intended to cause unrest, disorder, and chaos in the country.

The material was reportedly shared on a TikTok account identified as “Salone Gossip Hub.”

During proceedings, no plea was taken as the matter is at committal stage.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Dillia Wellington Esq., called and closed its case after presenting witnesses. The matter was subsequently withdrawn for a ruling.

However, defence counsel C. Kamara Esq. informed the court that the defence team intends to file a no-case submission, arguing that the prosecution has not established sufficient evidence to warrant the matter proceeding to trial. The defence requested a short adjournment to prepare the submission.

Magistrate Fornah refused bail and ordered that Moriba be remanded at the male correctional facility in Freetown.

The case has been adjourned to 3 June 2026 for further proceedings.