Ady Macaulay Gains Kono Support

By: Abdul Razack Gbla

The leading Flagbearer of the Opposition APC, former Anti-Corruption Commissioner and respected legal luminary, Ady Macaulay, was met with a thunderous and emotional reception in Kono District on Friday 1st August 2025, as he joined hundreds of Muslims for Jumu’ah prayers at the Temne Central Mosque.

His arrival sparked excitement among worshippers and residents who gathered in large numbers to welcome a man many described as a symbol of courage, integrity, and national hope.

Ady Macaulay, known for his fearless leadership during his tenure at the Anti-Corruption Commission, has remained a towering figure in Sierra Leone’s political and civic landscape.

His visit to Kono was not merely a ceremonial appearance, but a spiritual engagement that resonated deeply with the faithful. Dressed simply and moving with humility, he entered the mosque premises to cheers and chants, with worshippers and youths rushing to greet him and take photos.

During a brief address to the congregation after prayers, Ady Macaulay made a passionate appeal to the Jamaat. “I humbly ask for your prayers not for me alone, but for Sierra Leone,” he said. “Pray that Allah grants this nation a leader who fears Him, who loves this country, and who will serve the people with honesty and justice. Leadership is not about power it is a divine trust from God.”

His words struck a chord with many in the congregation, especially in a region often overlooked in national development conversations. Several elders and religious leaders nodded in agreement, while younger worshippers expressed admiration for his humility and vision.

Known for his eloquence, legal brilliance, and anti-corruption stance, Ady Macaulay has steadily gained admiration across the country as a man unafraid to speak truth to power. His consistent calls for transparent governance and national unity have earned him respect beyond political affiliations. In Kono, his message found fertile ground among people yearning for change and leadership anchored in integrity and faith.

“He is one of the few leaders who has proven he is not in politics for personal gain,” an elder at the mosque. “He speaks with sincerity, and that is why we welcomed him as our own.”

When he was moving, dozens followed him outside the mosque, engaging him in conversation and offering personal prayers. Many say the visit will be remembered not only for the energy it brought to the town but also for the spiritual charge it left behind a call to return to values, accountability, and servant leadership.

Ady Macaulay’s growing connection with communities like Kono signals what some see as the emergence of a new kind of public figure in Sierra Leone: one whose influence is not built on position or privilege, but on principle, presence, and the power of prayer.