Ernest Bai Koroma, Sierra Leone’s ex-president, is set to undergo medical treatment in Nigeria amid allegations of involvement in a coup attempt last year.
The High Court granted him a three-month leave, raising speculation about a possible exile arrangement.
Bai Koroma, who led Sierra Leone for 11 years until 2018, obtained permission while awaiting his treason trial scheduled for March.
A Nigerian presidential jet carrying the 70-year-old former president was seen departing from Freetown International Airport, fueling rumors of a deal facilitated by ECOWAS and the Sierra Leone government.
Observers question the departure’s nature and its impact on impending legal proceedings.
