Supreme Court Halts Construction on Disputed Land Linked to Late Chief Justice

Sierra Leone's Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, leading a five-judge panel at the Supreme Court, has ordered a stop to ongoing construction activities on land that is allegedly owned by the late former Chief Justice, Desmond Luke.

This decision came during a hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in a case between Monica Luke, the plaintiff, and former Minister of Lands, Denis Sandy, among others, as defendants.

Chief Justice Kamanda noted that since the case is still under consideration by the Supreme Court, any work on the land should be done at the risk of those involved. He instructed Solicitor General Robert Kowa, who represents the defendants, to inform those occupying the land about the court's ruling.