Hon. Ernest Dura Koroma, Member of Parliament representing Kambia District in Sierra Leone’s North West Region, has died in a road accident near Masiaka, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The late lawmaker, who was elected on June 26, 2023, under the All People’s Congress (APC) ticket, was described by colleagues as a principled and dedicated public servant. His death has sent shockwaves through Parliament and his home district of Kambia.
Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara confirmed the tragic news, calling Koroma’s passing “a devastating loss” for both the APC and the nation.
Born on April 17, 1987, in Bayande Town, Kambia District, to JWY Koroma and Marie Nikamie Kamara, Koroma hailed from the Limba tribe and was a devout Christian.
He attended Kambia District Education Community Primary School, Government Secondary School Madina, Sierra Leone Muslim Congress Secondary School, and Methodist Boys’ High School in Freetown. He later obtained a B.Sc. in Theology, an HTC (Secondary) in Physical Health Education, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and was awaiting a Master’s degree in the same field.
Before entering Parliament, Koroma served as Personal Assistant in the Ministry of Agriculture (2012–2013), Subject Teacher at Evangelical High School Wellington, and Supervisor at Mount Everest Security Agency, among other roles. His career was marked by service, humility, and a strong commitment to education and community empowerment.
Funeral Arrangements Announced
According to Yusufu Abu Sesay, Head of Public Relations for the late MP, funeral and burial arrangements have been finalized.
The civic laying out will take place on Friday, 17th October 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. in Parliament, followed by a 1 p.m. ceremony at the APC Party Office.
The late lawmaker’s remains will be conveyed to Madina Town on Saturday, 18th October 2025, accompanied by close relatives and friends.
A vigil will be held in Madina Town on the eve of the burial. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, 19th October 2025, at the Wesleyan Church, Madina Town, followed by interment at his hometown, Bayandee Village, Tonko Limba Chiefdom, Kambia District.
Sympathizers are expected to depart from Freetown on Saturday and Sunday morning to attend the ceremony. Return to Freetown will take place immediately after the burial.
Full details regarding the order of funeral proceedings will be announced later.
“Hon. Koroma’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the nation’s political landscape,” Sesay said. “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
By Sam Campbell
