Deputy Opposition Leader Questions U.S.–Sierra Leone Deportation Agreement Process

Deputy Opposition Leader Hon. Aaron Koroma has cautioned against the implementation of the reported U.S.–Sierra Leone deportation agreement, insisting that it must first be laid before Parliament for approval in line with constitutional requirements.

Speaking on Liberty Online TV, Koroma said the agreement has not yet been presented to Parliament, warning that any attempt to enforce it without legislative approval would be contrary to the laws of Sierra Leone.

“This agreement in question has not come to Parliament yet, and any attempt to implement an agreement that has not received parliamentary approval will be contrary to the laws of the land,” he said.

He stressed that the Constitution clearly outlines due process requirements and warned that violations of legal procedures amount to an offence.

“The Constitution is very clear. If you go against it, it is a punishable offence,” he stated.

Koroma urged the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary procedures are followed before any implementation of the arrangement.

“We are appealing to whoever is concerned to do the needful,” he added.

His remarks come amid ongoing public debate over the reported agreement between Sierra Leone and the United States concerning the possible reception of deportees under migration cooperation arrangements.

Questions have been raised regarding the status of the agreement and whether it has undergone the required national approval process.

The Government of Sierra Leone is yet to issue a detailed public statement addressing the concerns.