Freetown, 15th September, 2026 – The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed in connection with the Constitutional Amendment will be heard on October 7, 2026, setting the stage for a decisive legal showdown.
In a public notice, the Court confirmed that it will hear the matters “expeditiously” to ensure timely resolution in line with the laws of Sierra Leone. The announcement comes amid heightened national debate over the proposed amendment, which has already drawn petitions and sparked calls for judicial clarity.
The Court’s decision to fix a hearing date signals its readiness to play a central role in determining the constitutionality of the amendment process, a matter that has stirred both political and civic interest across the country.
Members of the public have been formally notified of the schedule, with the Court emphasizing its commitment to transparency and swift adjudication on issues that touch the very foundation of Sierra Leone’s democratic order.
