By: Audrey Raymonda John
The High Court in Freetown, presided over by Justice Adrian Fisher, has issued a subpoena against Mohamed Pope Kamara, compelling him to appear before the court on Monday, October 19, 2026, to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for allegedly breaching an interim injunction issued on August 27, 2026.
The court’s action follows allegations that Kamara continued to present himself as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Peoples Congress (APC) and made public comments through various media outlets after the injunction was granted.
On August 27, 2026, the court issued several orders, including an interim injunction restraining executive members of the APC serving under the party’s 2022 Constitution from performing duties associated with their executive positions.
The order specifically prohibited the affected members from holding themselves out as executive officers of the party or engaging in activities associated with their positions. These restrictions included convening or attending executive meetings, performing functions reserved for executive members, supervising party affairs and participating in the day-to-day administration of the party in their official capacities.
The injunction was to remain in force pending the hearing and determination of the application or until further order of the court.
Justice Fisher said his attention had been drawn to a video interview in which Kamara was allegedly seen and heard identifying himself as the APC’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary.
The court also referred to an article reportedly written by Kamara titled, “IGR’s APC Potential Flagbearer Survey Lacks Credibility, Transparency and Independence.”
Additionally, the judge cited a report published in the October 2026 edition of Sierra Leone’s Political Marathon, Volume II, titled “Battle for 2028: Inside the APC and SLPP Flagbearer Showdown.”
According to the court, the report was released on October 14, 2026, nearly seven weeks after the interim injunction was issued.
The alleged conduct has raised questions about compliance with the court’s order, which restricted the affected APC executive members from performing their official functions pending further proceedings.
Citing Order 51, Rule 3 of the High Court Rules, 2007, the court directed Kamara to appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt for the alleged breach of the injunction.
The subpoena requires him to attend court on Monday, October 19, 2026, to answer the matter. However, the precise terms of the notice should be confirmed against the original court document.
The proceedings concern the enforcement of the interim injunction and the obligation of persons bound by the order to comply with its terms unless it is varied or discharged by the court.
Kamara’s appearance is expected to allow the court to consider the allegations and determine the appropriate next steps. The issuance of the subpoena does not, in itself, amount to a finding that he is guilty of contempt.