By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope
A lecturer at the University of Sierra Leone, Mr. Sallieu Koroma, is facing serious allegations of selling a matrimonial property without the consent of his wife, Madam Haja Adama Koroma. This incident has raised significant concerns surrounding domestic rights and the legal protections afforded to spouses in Sierra Leone.
Mr. Koroma, who teaches in the Accounting and Financial Services Department at Fourah Bay College (FBC), is accused of conspiring to sell a parcel of land located at Rokel Village, acquired during their marriage. The couple, married several years ago in a mosque and parents to three children, had previously built a family home in Allen Town.
Madam Haja Adama, a businesswoman, played a crucial role in supporting her husband’s entrepreneurial ventures; however, tensions reportedly escalated when Mr. Koroma made unfounded accusations against her. These accusations allegedly led him to undermine her rights to their jointly owned properties. It is claimed that he falsified essential documents, including their marriage certificate, to facilitate the sale without her knowledge.
Following their separation, Madam Haja Adama sought refuge on the Rokel property, unaware of her husband’s intentions to sell. He allegedly initiated court proceedings, culminating in a January ruling that granted him possession of the property. This judgment was subsequently challenged by Madam Haja Adama through her legal representatives, resulting in an interim stay of execution issued by Magistrate Josephine Hinga.
Despite the ongoing legal dispute, Mr. Koroma reportedly authorized a buyer, Amadu Jalloh, to begin the process of taking possession of the property. On March 27, 2025, he allegedly hired individuals to demolish structures on the land, with police and military personnel present to provide support. Witnesses noted that there was no bailiff or court authorization during the attempted eviction.
The situation escalated when a more aggressive group threatened to set the property ablaze if Madam Haja Adama did not vacate, leaving her homeless. Upon inquiry, soldiers at the site claimed they had been instructed to protect the property but offered no further details. An army officer stated they were directed by Mr. Koroma to remove any resistance from the children.
At the Grafton Police Headquarters, authorities denied direct involvement in the demolition; however, Inspector Jalloh confirmed that police provided security for Mr. Jalloh, who claimed ownership of the property. The Local Unit Commander supported actions against Madam Haja Adama, citing her lack of ownership documents.
This case underscores pressing issues surrounding domestic rights and the role of law enforcement in property disputes as it unfolds in the courts.
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