By Hassan Juana Koroma
In a momentous event that marked a significant milestone in Pujehun Town's history, Chief Mustapha Koroma was officially inaugurated as the Pujehun district headquarters town chief during a town hall meeting held at the Pujehun Town Barry on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The ceremony, attended by hundreds of stakeholders and family members, was filled with promises of unity, progress, and a commitment to serving the people of Pujehun.
Addressing the gathering, the District Officer, Yankuba Gobai, hailed the inauguration as a momentous occasion, emphasizing Chief Koroma's simplicity and humility. Gobai commended the chief for his generous activities and urged him to work for the entire people of Pujehun Town, setting aside individual differences for the collective benefit of the township.
John Kainawa Squire, the Community and Media Officer for the Sierra Leone Police, pledged unwavering support to Chief Koroma whenever the need arose. He urged the community to continue engaging in community policing and acting as watchdogs to combat crime effectively. Squire emphasized that the police force's limited resources could only be supplemented by the community's support, which possesses the power of citizen arrest.
Squire also called for stakeholders to caution the young boys in the district, stating that most of the thieves the police had recorded in the area had always been sons of the soil. He urged them to distance themselves from any form of destructive behavior and emphasized that the law shows no favoritism.
As she expressed her delight about the latest development in the town, the District Mammy Queen described the inauguration as a blessing in disguise. She emphasized the importance of the town chief's support for effective work and called for unity, love, and respect in the execution of his duties. As she pledged to ensure a positive transformation in the not-too-distant future, Madam Kaikai assured everyone present that Pujehun Town would soon witness a different approach to progress.
For his part, the master of ceremony, Chief Mustapha Koroma, thanked everyone for excusing their busy schedules just to witness his coronation ceremony. He promised to work for the best interest of the town and that he would ensure that major reforms were visible in his administration. He called for a collective effort and oneness to develop the town.
Delivering the keynote address, Paramount Chief Andrew Jiah Kaikai of Kpanga Chiefdom congratulated Chief Mustapha Koroma on assuming the Chieftaincy throne. He encouraged the chief to embrace everyone and discouraged any sentiments that could hinder progress. Chief Kaikai emphasized the need for Chief Koroma to be a father figure to all, fostering a sense of unity and inclusivity.
The inauguration ceremony was concluded with jubilation, characterized by traditional dances and merriment that filled the principal streets of Pujehun. The atmosphere was optimistic as the town celebrated the dawn of a new era under the leadership of Chief Mustapha Koroma, with hopes for a united and prosperous future for Pujehun Town.
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