Justice Momoh Jah Stevens 19-year-old Edwina Hawa JamiruIn a shocking revelation, Edwina Hawa Jamiru, a 19-year-old second-year law student at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has publicly accused Justice Momoh Jah Stevens, a senior judge at the Sierra Leone High Court, of sexual exploitation.
The allegations surfaced in a video circulated widely on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp, where Jamiru detailed her troubling experiences with the judge.
In her statement, Jamiru described a long-term romantic relationship with Justice Stevens, asserting that he had impregnated her and subsequently abandoned both her and their unborn child. She characterised their relationship as one built on trust and intimacy, only to reveal that she felt exploited under the pretence of love. “We were lovers, boyfriend and girlfriend, and we had been together for years. I thought he was a responsible man because of his position as a judge, but he used me for his sexual pleasure,” she expressed in the video. Jamiru recounted that their relationship began at City Hall, where the two would frequently meet.
Attracted by his seemingly responsible demeanour and esteemed position within the judiciary, she believed he would act honourably. However, her disillusionment has been profound. As a budding law student with aspirations of upholding justice, Jamiru conveyed her heartbreak over the alleged actions of someone she had once looked up to as a role model. “As a woman of justice and truth, I have always believed in the judiciary as a symbol of hope. It is heartbreaking that men like Justice Stevens are part of it,” she lamented.
The situation escalated when Jamiru disclosed her pregnancy to Justice Stevens, only to be denied responsibility. “He told me he never loved me and only used me to satisfy his sexual desires,” she claimed, raising serious questions about the integrity of a man entrusted with the responsibility of upholding justice in Sierra Leone. The allegations have sparked discussions about ethics and accountability within the judiciary, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
Gleaner Newspaper reached out to Justice Monoh-Jah Stevens for comment, but he did not respond. However, the Public Relations Officer of Sierra Leone’s Judiciary, Elkas Sannoh responded that the allegations were false and that the lady had made a video to denounce her allegations. More updates next edition!
