The past month was another significant period for the Lifeline leadership in relation to its continued pursuit of justice, accountability and the protection of human rights, and the following information provides an overview of the recent, important developments.
Dismissal of Criminal Cases at Ross Road Magistrate Court, Freetown
The criminal cases involving George Gbortu, Abdul Sankoh and James Sam were thrown out of court, which represents a significant development and important outcome for these Lifeline Nehemiah Home boys and for the wider family, and forms part of Lifeline’s wider efforts to ensure that justice and due process are upheld.
Dismissal & Acquittal of Prince T. Williams and Mohamed Turay
The criminal cases brought by the Inspector General of Police against both Prince Tommy Williams and Mohamed Turay, both being heard at Ross Road Court No. 4, were summarily dismissed and the accused persons were acquitted.
These cases had been ongoing since 18 December 2025, their conclusion marking a significant development after several months of protracted legal proceedings.
Obviously Lifeline welcomes these outcome and remains committed to the promotion of justice, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental human rights, prompting the CEO of LNP, Prince Tommy Williams, to say, “Sierra Leoneans do not want to return to the dark days of Sierra Leone in the 90s”.
Ongoing Civil Case Concerning Lifeline’s Land
Commenced in 2024, Lifeline continues to pursue its civil case concerning the land dispute that remains before the High Court of Sierra Leone.
Initially the case involved three defendants but, following subsequent developments relating to the forceful building of properties on Lifeline’s land and some associated human rights abuses, two additional defendants were brought into the proceedings – but the matter remains unresolved.
Lifeline continues to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels, with the conviction that land rights, human dignity and the rule of law must be respected and protected.
Appreciation to Human Rights Defenders and Supporters
The Lifeline leadership wishes to express its profound appreciation to the national and international organisations, individual professionals, community stakeholders, family members, and the Lifeline Church congregations, in both Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom, who have continued to stand with us here throughout this challenging period.
Special appreciation goes to LNP’s dedicated staff and volunteers, the Nehemiah boys and girls, its legal counsel, the core leadership team and friends of LifeLine Church UK, and human rights defenders, particularly the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) and the Human Rights Defenders Network – Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) for their solidarity, courage and commitment to defending human rights – your support, encouragement, and determination to stand for justice have been invaluable – and we do not take this solidarity for granted.
We remain encouraged by the collective commitment of all those who believe in justice, accountability, human dignity and the protection of vulnerable people.