Custodians of the Environment

Opposing the needless destruction of five separate ecosystems on Freetown's Western Peninsular

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Minister Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah says the Supreme Court ruling doesn't apply to the land and properties unlawfully seized, and destroyed in Black Johnson and Big Water.

HE IS WRONG!

See you in court Chernor Bah?

WARNING TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS.
The Government of Sierra Leone does not own this land. It is not theirs to give or sell.

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #RuleofLaw #SierraLeone

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@tonkolili @sierraeyesalone @Cee_Bah @JudiciaryofSL @ProtectionLeone @BBCAfrica @Reuters @dwnewsmun @AJENews @UNEP_Africa @Greenpeaceafric @AJEnglish @Amb_WangQing Could it be a short memory thing?

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach

https://t.co/lO57Odr438

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@cgtnafrica https://t.co/T1eMCghkZ4

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Minister Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah says the Supreme Court ruling doesn't apply to the land and properties unlawfully seized, and destroyed in Black Johnson and Big Water.

HE IS WRONG!

See you in court Chernor Bah?

WARNING TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS.
The Government of Sierra Leone does not own this land. It is not theirs to give or sell.

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #RuleofLaw #SierraLeone

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Minister Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah says the Supreme Court ruling doesn't apply to the land and properties unlawfully seized, and destroyed in Black Johnson and Big Water.

HE IS WRONG!

See you in court Chernor Bah?

WARNING TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS.
The Government of Sierra Leone does not own this land. It is not theirs to give or sell.

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #RuleofLaw #SierraLeone

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@AfricaFirsts Sierra Leone

https://t.co/CmA1vxIIPe

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Minister Chernor Bah @Cee_Bah says the Supreme Court ruling doesn't apply to the land and properties unlawfully seized, and destroyed in Black Johnson and Big Water.

HE IS WRONG!

See you in court Chernor Bah?

WARNING TO POTENTIAL INVESTORS.
The Government of Sierra Leone does not own this land. It is not theirs to give or sell.

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #RuleofLaw #SierraLeone

[Sheka Forna @tonkolili]

@JohnsonOwners @sierraeyesalone @Cee_Bah @JudiciaryofSL @ProtectionLeone @BBCAfrica @Reuters @dwnewsmun @AJENews @UNEP_Africa @Greenpeaceafric @AJEnglish Has he explained why the Supreme Court ruling doesn’t apply? I hope, for the benefit of potential investors & @Amb_WangQing’s employers, that the quality of GOSL legal advice has improved since the SL Mining debacle. The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@Sierraloaded https://t.co/jVvuTjJ1g1

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[NyamakoroSilla @toubuya]

Unlawful, unconstitutional and unbelievable.
#SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #Monday

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

#Salone #SaveBlackJohnsonBeach

https://t.co/rAaISbSn11

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@tonkolili https://t.co/rAaISbSn11

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Sheka Forna @tonkolili]

The bulldozers have moved in on Black Johnson, making way for a fish harbour the practicality of which many sensible sea-faring folk dispute. Juxtaposed with proposals to reduce the Western Area Peninsula National Park by 30%, licensing of quarries in its midst, removing Banana..

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@tonkolili https://t.co/rAaISbSn11

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@toubuya @SalimaMBah @JudiciaryofSL @ProtectionLeone @Greenpeaceafric @BBCAfrica @Reuters @dwnewsmun @AJENews @UNEP @WWF Unlawful, unconstitutional and unbelievable.

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

@TourismSalone https://t.co/BKbzq13z6l

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

https://t.co/BKbzq13z6l

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

Press Release 📍 Black Johnson, Western Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone 23rd June 2025

#SaveBlackJohnsonBeach #NoFishFarm #TheWorldisWatching #SaloneX #SierraLeone #SaloneTwitter

The government forces acting under instruction and oversight of Mr. Alieu Rabieu, a worker at the Ministry of Surveys and Lands, 3rd Floor, Youyi Building, continued the destruction of Black Johnson and Big Water.

They demolished the two well-established eco resorts down on the beaches of Whale Bay: Yankai and Tito's Paradise Eco Lodge.

Yankai was declared a jewel of eco-tourism in Sierra Leone by the Minister of Tourism during this last year. There are reports she took a group of people down there Saturday 21st June and met the demolition going on, much to her confusion.

Tito's Paradise has been successfully offering eco-tourism to national and international tourists for more than 10 years.

The owners and workers of both resorts are in shock.

This action is completely unlawful. Following the Judgement in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone of 6th February 2025 (attached, most pertinent paragraphs 4, 5, and 17 to 23):

This was against:
Dr Turay Sesay, The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Director of Surveys
Abdul-Rhaman-Sesay
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning
The Attorney General, 3rd Floor, Guma Building
Mr Adonis Bull
Sento Kamara

The case was to decide the following legal points applicable to all lands in the Western Peninsula Area:

The matter of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 28 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 124(1) of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

The matter of Section 127 of the 1991 Constitution of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Plus two matters relating to the Rules of the Supreme and High Courts of Sierra Leone

The declarations about these questions, made at Paragraph 23 of the Judgement as follows:

The Plaintiffs rights had been violated under section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone. The Defendants had “forcibly and without lawful authority laid hold of an unlawfully seized and laid claim to all of that piece or parcel of land.----”

“The acts and actions of the defendants are tantamount to a violent and unlawful deprivation of property rights of the Plaintiffs.-----”

This is exactly what has happened at Black Johnson and Big Water from 19th June 2025.

Please note this is a Supreme Court Decision to decide the extent of protection afforded by section 21 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, to land owners in the Western Peninsula area of Sierra Leone.

We have video footage of the unlawful destruction of Yankai.

These totally unlawful actions of destruction need publicising.

There are stories emerging that the orders came directly from the State House. This is yet to be confirmed.

Ends*

Contact; [email protected]

Full Judgement;
Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. https://t.co/8mKqghrJkH No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
https://t.co/RsUupfborF

[Custodians of the Environment @JohnsonOwners]

For Immediate Release📍 Freetown, Sierra Leone – 20th February 2025

SUPREME COURT RULING SECURES FINAL VICTORY FOR BLACK JOHNSON

NO FISH HARBOUR, NO FISHMEAL FACTORY, NO FORCED EVICTIONS

The Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign welcomes the landmark legal victory with the Sierra Leone Supreme Court ruling of 6th February 2025, in the case of Theophilus Pratt and Hawanatu Pratt v. Dr. Turad Senessie, Minister of Lands, and Others (SC MiscApp No. 7/2024).

This ruling permanently ends the threat of a so-called “fish harbour” or fishmeal factory at Black Johnson Beach. It represents a decisive and absolute victory for the Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign.

We thank every single supporter who signed petitions, donated funds, shared our story, and stood with us through this battle. Without you, this victory would not have been possible.

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that privately owned land cannot be seized by the government or any other entity, ensuring the full protection of our land, environment, and community.
SUPREME COURT RULING: PRIVATE PROPERTY CANNOT BE TAKEN

In this historic ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Glenna Thompson (JSC), made it explicitly clear that the forcible removal of private citizens from their land is unconstitutional:

“The State, or any of its agents, has no authority to deprive a private citizen of their land without due process. Any attempt to do so is a direct violation of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution, which guarantees the protection of private property. A survey plan signed by the Director of Surveys does not constitute ownership, nor does it override a private individual’s legal title.”

This judgement means that Black Johnson Beach is safe forever. No fishmeal factory, fish harbour, or any other government-backed industrial project can lawfully take place on our land. The Supreme Court has spoken - the case is closed.

A VICTORY FOR BLACK JOHNSON’S PEOPLE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
This ruling is not just a win for landowners; it is a triumph for environmental justice and the protection of Sierra Leone’s natural heritage.
Black Johnson Beach is home to five distinct ecosystems, including:

✅ Pristine beaches and coastal habitats
✅ Critical mangrove forests that protect against erosion
✅ Vibrant marine life, including fish breeding grounds
✅ Diverse rainforest ecosystems supporting wildlife
✅ Freshwater rivers and wetlands essential for biodiversity

For four years, the people of Black Johnson and thousands of global supporters fought tirelessly to prevent an ecological disaster. Thanks to the Supreme Court, this threat is permanently over.

No more threats. No more uncertainty. Black Johnson Beach is safe.

The Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign welcomes this ruling as the final word on this matter. There will be no fishmeal factory, no forced land seizures, and no destruction of our environment.

With the legal battle won, we bring this campaign to a formal close on the high note of mission accomplished.
We couldn't have achieved this without your worldwide support.
ENDS

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For Immediate Release📍 Freetown, Sierra Leone – 20th February 2025

SUPREME COURT RULING SECURES FINAL VICTORY FOR BLACK JOHNSON

NO FISH HARBOUR, NO FISHMEAL FACTORY, NO FORCED EVICTIONS

The Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign welcomes the landmark legal victory with the Sierra Leone Supreme Court ruling of 6th February 2025, in the case of Theophilus Pratt and Hawanatu Pratt v. Dr. Turad Senessie, Minister of Lands, and Others (SC MiscApp No. 7/2024).

This ruling permanently ends the threat of a so-called “fish harbour” or fishmeal factory at Black Johnson Beach. It represents a decisive and absolute victory for the Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign.

We thank every single supporter who signed petitions, donated funds, shared our story, and stood with us through this battle. Without you, this victory would not have been possible.

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that privately owned land cannot be seized by the government or any other entity, ensuring the full protection of our land, environment, and community.
SUPREME COURT RULING: PRIVATE PROPERTY CANNOT BE TAKEN

In this historic ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Glenna Thompson (JSC), made it explicitly clear that the forcible removal of private citizens from their land is unconstitutional:

“The State, or any of its agents, has no authority to deprive a private citizen of their land without due process. Any attempt to do so is a direct violation of Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution, which guarantees the protection of private property. A survey plan signed by the Director of Surveys does not constitute ownership, nor does it override a private individual’s legal title.”

This judgement means that Black Johnson Beach is safe forever. No fishmeal factory, fish harbour, or any other government-backed industrial project can lawfully take place on our land. The Supreme Court has spoken - the case is closed.

A VICTORY FOR BLACK JOHNSON’S PEOPLE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
This ruling is not just a win for landowners; it is a triumph for environmental justice and the protection of Sierra Leone’s natural heritage.
Black Johnson Beach is home to five distinct ecosystems, including:

✅ Pristine beaches and coastal habitats
✅ Critical mangrove forests that protect against erosion
✅ Vibrant marine life, including fish breeding grounds
✅ Diverse rainforest ecosystems supporting wildlife
✅ Freshwater rivers and wetlands essential for biodiversity

For four years, the people of Black Johnson and thousands of global supporters fought tirelessly to prevent an ecological disaster. Thanks to the Supreme Court, this threat is permanently over.

No more threats. No more uncertainty. Black Johnson Beach is safe.

The Save Black Johnson Beach Campaign welcomes this ruling as the final word on this matter. There will be no fishmeal factory, no forced land seizures, and no destruction of our environment.

With the legal battle won, we bring this campaign to a formal close on the high note of mission accomplished.
We couldn't have achieved this without your worldwide support.
ENDS

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