Supreme Court Discharges JFK from Contempt Matter After Five Days in Detention
The Supreme Court has discharged lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) from the contempt matter after five days in detention, following his apology to Chief Justice Komba Kamanda and the retraction of his earlier remarks.
Kamara was committed for contempt following an exchange with the Chief Justice during the October 7 hearing on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. During the proceedings, the lawyer told the Chief Justice that he had “raised his hands too quickly,” prompting the response that the Supreme Court was “not a political theatre.”
Addressing the court during his apology, Kamara expressed remorse for his remarks.
“My Lord, I speak from my heart and I sincerely apologize,” he said.
In discharging Kamara, Chief Justice Kamanda emphasised the importance of respecting the authority of the court and upholding professional responsibilities among legal practitioners.
He reminded lawyers that they are “ministers of justice” and urged them to exercise restraint in their conduct, warning that public statements could undermine the administration of justice.
The Chief Justice said the court remained committed to handling the constitutional matter expeditiously, with the speed and accuracy it required, while balancing justice with mercy.
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