Sierra Leone - Coup leader Major Koroma

(9 Jun 1997) T/I: 10:00:30
Major Johnny Koroma, leader of the coup in Sierra Leone, could
not find the words of peace 4,000 people in a Freetown stadium
had gathered to hear on Sunday (8/6).
Instead, a retired lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Koroma, spoke to
the crowd, telling them that the coup leader would "shortly
address the nation on results of the current diplomatic
overtures undertaken to stall off any military intervention" by
neighbouring African nations.
Meanwhile the general exodus from Freetown was continuing on
Sunday (8/6) for fear that Nigeria will step in to restore
Kabbah to power.
SHOWS:
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE 8/6:
WS interior room in stadium with Major Johnny Paul Koroma
in chair;
VS Koroma;
SOT: Koroma answering question on possible Security
Council calls for foreign intervention, saying "We are going to
send a delegation to attend that meeting. They are going as
conciliatory leaders so we don't think there will be any
foreign intervention. I am sure the problem will be solved but
it is a problem that we have to solve internally."
SOT: Koroma cont': "that will not be an issue at all.. If
President Kabbah is to come back I think the situation will get
worse. So we don't think he himself would like to come back.
Because he would not like to see a beseiged city... so I don't
think he is all the way ready to come back."
Koroma enters stadium;
MS Koroma stands;
Crowd chant "we want peace";
MS Koroma;
WS crowd;
Koroma waves;
Koroma on seat in front of microphones;
WS people move in stadium;
CU Koroma listening to address;
MS Koroma listening to address;
CU Koroma hands with handkerchief;
WS crowd;
WS from stadium ground;
soldiers on grass;
vs rebel soldiers;
ws crowd;
crowd cheering;
crowd parade around athletic track;
Koroma waves handkerchief;
WS boat on dock, people sit around;
VS Evacuees waiting for boat;
PAN belongings on ground;
Runs 4.32
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[@gburahbondo2948]

RIP Johnny Paul

[@taffyhomwe463]

Nice advert for Fanta

[@croissantlover1]

I was like "IS THAT A FANTA?!"

[@sheiksanusi7811]

I think is the sole duty of the military leadership to take matter in there own hands to overthrow a faild government.and restore law and order,till a free fair election democratically.power to the people.sierra leone.

[@lawsonniscool1201]

This was which year please tell me.

[@Fagust01]

1997

[@ababacarsylla4645]

Africans suffered I don't know when shall this end😧😧😧

[@augustayarteh7524]

This things Is making the people of SierraLeone to reflected back and get mad. Ooh boy God forgive all those who destroyed that sweet Land and killed our innocent people. Look at that those small boys. I am not feeling good because some if this things contributed to spoil that country today. I know God is a merciful. God he will forgive whom he chooses to forgive.

[@FreddyTams]

Omo na Fanta dey table oooo. My Naija una see... Make we tell am ?

[@hitalicklarry9665]

Me shock

[@outlyfe7570]

Do have a problem with fantastic 😂

[@gburahbondo2948]

That monster called Charles Taylor started all this and followed by foday sankoh. He is in hell waiting for Taylor.

[@nickpiuspius]

I’m telling you

[@mannygoldenvoice2922]

Where is Johnny Paul now?

[@alphonse-josephdegbahou2906]

He died on June 1, 2003 (aged 43)

[@ftim4192]

Addressing an empty stadium. Shame on you mr coup leader

[@maintenancecrystalwoods1150]

Better than Bio in terms of leadership.

[@gburahbondo2948]

@@maintenancecrystalwoods1150 Way way better

[@barriebarrie4549]

AFRC military Leader Great man

[@princesoriba1144]

Look the fugitive

[@staphayleo6111]

Just see d empty stadium. u will know people were not happy with him But strasser used to fill up d stadium

[@jahguidesillah7795]

Major Johnny Paul koroma

[@amadubah8097]

Another very bad history of Sierra Leone.

[@kangbama]

Indeed, This was the starting of the ending bout in Sierra Leone. I was In Kono this Time

[@claudekay518]

@@kangbama where in kono

[@gburahbondo2948]

@@kangbama I was in Kono ndmc. Best days attending YSS

[@kenesaru4739]

Кто он вобше такой

[@jeniferkpundeh8679]

Ohh this guy .. his eyes are cute but dangerous and greed in his blood .. ohhh 😯 Jonny