The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has formally honoured its former Secretary General, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, with a prestigious award in recognition of his long-standing dedication, institutional stewardship and transformative contributions to the growth and stability of the party.

The award was presented during the SLPP’s Inaugural Dinner and Dance held on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at the Freetown International Conference Centre. The well-attended ceremony brought together party faithful from across Sierra Leone and the diaspora, marking a symbolic moment in the party’s leadership transition and reaffirming its culture of recognizing service and loyalty.

Senior party executives, elders, grassroots leaders, youth representatives and invited guests from across the political spectrum were in attendance. Party officials described the honour as a fitting tribute to Umaru Napoleon Koroma’s pivotal role in strengthening internal governance structures and promoting cohesion during some of the most critical phases in the SLPP’s history.

In remarks delivered at the event, senior SLPP figures praised Umaru Napoleon Koroma for what they described as his “unwavering fidelity to party ideals, constitutional discipline and organizational integrity.” They noted that during his tenure as Secretary General, Umaru Napoleon Koroma played a central role in advancing administrative reforms, professionalizing the party’s secretariat and fostering inclusive engagement across regions, generations and demographic groups.

“Umaru Napoleon Koroma exemplifies principled leadership and quiet service,” one party spokesperson said. “His legacy is deeply embedded in the institutional resilience of the SLPP and in the culture of discipline, unity and service he helped to entrench.”

Speakers highlighted Umaru Napoleon Koroma’s calm leadership style, commitment to internal democracy and ability to steer the party through periods of transition while maintaining stability and respect for party rules and procedures. His contributions, they said, helped to strengthen the SLPP as a modern political organisation capable of responding to both internal and national challenges.

In his acceptance remarks, Umaru Napoleon Koroma expressed deep gratitude to the party leadership and membership for the honour. He described the award as a collective recognition of the countless party workers who laboured behind the scenes to sustain and advance the SLPP through moments of renewal and change.

“This honour belongs not to me alone, but to every party worker who served with dedication, often without recognition,” Umaru Napoleon Koroma said. He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the SLPP and called on members to remain united, disciplined and committed to serving the people of Sierra Leone.

The recognition comes at a time when the SLPP is consolidating its internal structures and reaffirming its values ahead of future political engagements. Political observers view the award as both symbolic and strategic, reinforcing continuity, institutional memory and respect for service within the party’s ranks.

Applause echoed through the conference hall, marking a powerful affirmation of the SLPP’s tradition of honouring dedication, preserving its institutional history and reinforcing the values that continue to underpin its political mission. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/slpp-celebrates-umaru-napoleon-koromas-legacy-of-discipline-loyalty-and-institutional-leadership/