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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Former President Ernest Bai Koroma\u2019s lawyers have filed a formal request with the court to allow him to travel to Nigeria for medical treatment, according to a report by Global Times.<\/p>\n

Koroma, who faces four counts of treason, misprision of treason, and harboring, is scheduled for his second court appearance on Wednesday. However, his legal team argues that urgent medical attention abroad is necessary.<\/p>\n

The court is currently scrutinizing the validity of the medical claims, while West African diplomats have revealed the government\u2019s conditional agreement to Koroma\u2019s departure, pending judicial approval. Notably, ECOWAS President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray reportedly visited Freetown last week to finalize arrangements for the former president\u2019s medical trip to Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The impending court decision adds another layer of complexity to Koroma\u2019s legal saga. While granting the medical request could appease concerns about his well-being, it also raises logistical and security challenges related to his return for the treason trial.<\/p>\n

With tensions mounting, all eyes are on the court this week as it weighs the competing demands of justice and health in this high-profile case. The decision is likely to have significant implications for both Koroma\u2019s personal health and the political landscape of Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Former President Ernest Bai Koroma\u2019s lawyers have filed a formal request with the court to allow him to travel to Nigeria for medical treatment, according to a report by Global Times. Koroma, who faces four counts of treason, misprision of treason, and harboring, is scheduled for his second court appearance on Wednesday. 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