Tommy Johnson’s Life in Danger in Sierra Leone

July 22, 2015

By Francess Wright

Tommy Johnson, a young and energetic Sierra Leonean formerly residing in the Peninsula village of Sussex on the outskirts of Freetown until May 2015, is reported to be in grave danger after refusing to take up his late father’s position as Agba head of the Ojeh secret society, as demanded by the society’s traditions.

According to Ojeh society regulations, the eldest son of any member who attains the highest rank of Agba automatically succeeds him upon death. However, despite his father, Robert Johnson, being a powerful and influential figure within the society—whose practices are widespread across the country—Tommy never associated himself with the group. He reportedly rejected the role due to his strong Christian faith, which condemns such practices as unholy.

Sources say that upon the death of his father, society members convened an urgent meeting and informed Tommy of his obligation to succeed him. His refusal, however, triggered anger and resentment among Ojeh leaders, who considered his actions a grave abomination and a direct affront to the society.

“Nobody has ever dared this and gotten away with it,” one angry member was quoted as saying, vowing that Tommy would be taught a lesson he would never forget if he continued to defy their demands.

Following his consistent refusal, Ojeh members reportedly issued instructions nationwide to have him forcefully arrested. Since then, they have been on high alert, searching for him.

According to accounts, one evening after attending church service in Sussex, a group of thugs allegedly hired by Ojeh members ambushed Tommy, captured him, and took him to the Sussex village headman—believing he would be handed over for ritual procedures at the Ojeh shrine.

Tommy reportedly expected protection from the village headman, but instead was seized again by desperate Ojeh members, who took him to their shrine at night for initiation. Reports indicate that he was severely beaten and tortured, leaving him with serious bodily injuries.

However, reliable sources now say Tommy miraculously escaped from his captors and fled to safety in a different, undisclosed location. He has since been strongly advised to leave the country because Ojeh members have allegedly declared him wanted, vowing to take drastic action if they ever find him.

This situation has placed Tommy in severe danger, and he now fears returning home as he continues to seek safety from those pursuing him.

Popular Artist MP Dollar Declared Wanted

May 15, 2015

Abdul Karim Kamara (MP Dollar) running for his life

By Peter Lamboi

Report reaching this medium last night revealed that a popular artist named Abdul Karim Kamara (alias MP Dollar) has been caught pants down in an exotic position with his male partner Mohamed Koroma at the latter’s house at Taylor Street, Kissy in the Eastern part of Freetown.

This popular artist is believed to have been in this relationship with Mohamed Koroma, for quite some time, without the knowledge of the community and family members.

They are said to have been very subtle in their relationship, until they were caught on the height by Mohamed’s younger brother, which later resulted into a serious scuffle between Abdul Karim and some neighbors including Mohamed’s father.

Although he later succeeded to escape, sources say he sustained some injuries.
Sources close to the artist say both young men have been seen around on several occasions, not knowing that they were homosexual partners.

A relative of the Koroma family said, the artist decided to visit Mohamed Koroma at his Taylor Street residence one evening.

At the residence, sources say a serious argument ensued between the artist and Koroma’s father after realizing the ungodly act the two young men have been doing.

The neighbours said they were shocked to learnt that Abdul Karim and Koroma have been in this act for a long time, contrary to the laws governing the state.

They said they initially thought that Koroma was one of the fans of the artist, adding that it was surprised to them. When asked about the whereabout of the artist, they said that since he left the house in the company of his male partner, they have not set eyes on him.

One of the fans, Abu Tarawallie said he saw Abdul Karim at the residence of his Manger Med Kay, were he complained that he was unwell and badly treated by some hooligans. He said he needs assistance as he was not walking properly.

Abdul Karim requested that he be taken to a hospital in Waterloo out of Freetown for further medical treatment. Three days later Abdul Karim was reported to have left the hospital and fled to an unknown destination for fear of his life.

The Manager told this medium that he was reliably informed that Abdul Karim has been declared wanted by both irate youths and the police for his alleged involvement in homosexual related activities.

Meanwhile the case of M.P. Dollar and Mohamed continues to raise public safety concerns for people with the same sex in Sierra Leone as their human rights are constantly being violated.

Fuad Kamara escaped from Police Harassment and Community Intimidation for being Gay

September 11, 2011

In the dry morning heat of northern Sierra Leone, with the sun beginning to shimmer over the hills, David fastened his helmet and swung a leg over his dusty Yamaha bike, David and his best friend Fuad always seen together like brother.

In a Village like Gbonkomaria, Magberma Chiefdom, where being gay could cost you your home, your job, and even your life, the news about Fuad and David spread like a wide fire in the community.

They have started riding two years ago, but no one understood that David and Fuad where involving in such acts of being gay, until when David became very sick with big stomach, that was the time when David confessed to his family that he was practicing gay with Fuad.

Their relationship was built on moments stolen between rides a quick kiss behind a fueling station, David tracing words to his family that makes them go after Fuad and reports the matter to the police station.

During our regional tour for news happening in that part of the Country someone told us that, One day, while delivering in a small conservative area, he recognized Fuad from a distance kissing David.

That night when the news broke out a group of youth, break into Fuad mother’s home and destroyed everything, while did a search for Fuad to be kill, but Fuad ran to the nearby Village for safety.

In Sierra Leone being gay is not just a taboo but shameful in the eyes of men, Fuad Kamara knew he had to keep his true self-hidden. Growing up in a conservative community like Gbonkomaria, Magberma Chiefdom in the Northern part of Sierra Leone, where homophobia ran rampant, he learned to mask his feelings and hide his identity to protect himself from the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ individuals.

In an exclusive interview with one Ibrahim Sesay in Rokupr, he noted that Fuad Kamara was brutally attacked in his home by a group of men who claimed David’s family had sent them, ‘They accused Fuad of making David ill through same-sex acts , he says’. Ibrahim further narrated that Fuad was beaten severely and threaten to be kill.

After noticing that Fuad has escaped, the chief made a report at the local police station. The local unit commander release a wanted list of Fuad Kamara, and placed a ransom for whoever show his location that will lead to his arrest.