Lifeline Nehemiah Projects continues to address the ongoing legal and organisational matter concerning the use and development of the field at the Lifeline Compound in Kuntorloh, Freetown, and we are delighted to announce that the two separate cases in front of the Magistrate’s Court, involving the Inspector General of Police against both Prince Tommy Williams and Mohamed Turay have both been dismissed, the defendants being acquitted and discharged.
We are also pleased to confirm that the proceedings against several Nehemiah Home boys, purportedly for instigating unprovoked attacks on Police officers back in October 2025, and charged to the Magistrate’s Court, have also been dismissed.
Civil matter before the Sierra Leone High Court
LNP, as always, continues to hold maintaining the interests and welfare of the children, youth and other community as a high priority and the ongoing, separate proceedings relating to the LNP land, subjected to forceful, illegal encroachment and redevelopment, are ongoing and we are continuing to pursue the matter before the High Court.
Currently the case, which concerns the illegal occupation, encroachment and use of the Lifeline Compound field and involves several defendants connected to the developments, including the Minister and the Ministry of Social Welfare, remains pending before the High Court.
LNP’s concerns surrounding this matter
In seeking to protect and defend its property, beneficiaries, staff and community interests through lawful channels, LNP has consistently expressed its preference to engage in constructive dialogue and peaceful resolution of this dispute, but remains concerned about the continued development and construction activities on the disputed land even while the associated case remains before the High Court.
As an organisation, LNP does not wish to speculate on the motives of the individuals or public authorities involve, but will continue to rely on the rule of law, legal counsel and the judicial process to address these concerns and seek for justice and human rights.
Despite attempts by the Minister of Social Welfare and her team to vilify and slander LNP, using false statements, we remain focused on accurately documenting events and pursuing the matter through the appropriate legal and institutional channels.
Impact on Children and the Wider Community
The dispute has implications beyond LNP itself, since the field in question has historically served children, schools, local beneficiaries and members of the wider Kuntorloh and Wellington communities, being used for sports, recreation, school activities and community events.
More than 20 schools in the surrounding communities have traditionally and regularly relied on the field for sporting and athletic activities, so the current loss of access to it has inevitably reduced the opportunities for local schoolchildren, including the LNP schools pupils, to engage in these activities.
Way forward
Despite the current challenges, LNP will continue to:
- follow through on the outstanding civil matter before the High Court
- work closely with its legal counsel
- protect the welfare and interests of its children, beneficiaries, staff, and community
- maintain accurate records of developments
- provide educational support for the deprived children and/or children of any victims
- pursue peaceful and constructive engagement where appropriate
- continue delivering its Education, Health, Youth development, Agriculture and community programs
LNP appreciates the continued support, prayers, and encouragement of its staff, beneficiaries, partners, community stakeholders, legal counsel, and friends.