Sierra Leone: Gbonda denies withdrawal from Pujehun chieftaincy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Emmanuel Desmond Gbessay Gbonda, a candidate in the election for paramount chief of Kpanga Krim in Sierra Leone, denies rumours that he has withdrawn in favour of another ruling family. He says his candidacy remains in place after his presentation ceremony on 3 October 2026, according to Sierraloaded.
Emmanuel Desmond Gbessay Gbonda, a candidate in the election for paramount chief of the Kpanga Krim chiefdom in Sierra Leone, has denied wanting to withdraw from the race and support another ruling family. He described the rumours as “false”, “unfounded” and intended to damage his reputation, Sierraloaded reports.
Gbonda made the clarification before representatives of the chiefdom, tribal authorities and his supporters in Pujehun District. The rumours emerged after his official presentation as a candidate, held on 3 October 2026 at the chiefdom’s administrative headquarters, according to Sierraloaded.
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