Members of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL) have re-elected Bishop Akintayo Sam-Jolly as President In a unanimous and transparent election, for a second four-year term (2024-2028). The election took place during the PFSL’s First Annual General Meeting, held from September 30 to October 1, 2024, at Bethel Temple International Ministries in Freetown, under the theme “Establishing Apostolic Foundations for National Cohesion and Development.”
The election saw the peaceful nomination and election of the new executive, with some members retaining their positions. Bishop Sam-Jolly expressed gratitude for the continued trust placed in him and the executive. He emphasized the importance of unity within the Pentecostal community and highlighted the significant progress the PFSL has made since its inception in 2020.
In his speech, Sam-Jolly reflected on the Fellowship’s formation, which brought together independent Pentecostal churches in Sierra Leone under a unified body. He outlined the PFSL’s mission, which includes maintaining close relationships among member churches, supporting joint evangelism efforts, and promoting Christian ethics and integrity. He also stressed the need for collaboration with the government and other Christian organizations to foster religious tolerance and freedom of worship in the country.
The re-elected president reaffirmed the PFSL’s commitment to achieving its seven-pillar vision, which includes unity, growth, collaboration, and visibility of Pentecostal churches both locally and in the diaspora. He expressed confidence in the Fellowship’s ability to continue making strides in all these areas.
The new PFSL executive for the 2024-2028 term is as follows:
- President – Bishop Akintayo Sam-Jolly
- Vice President – Rabbi Tamba M’bayo
- General Secretary – Pastor Favour Nyuma
- Assistant General Secretary – Rev. Emmanuel Tamba Temoindor
- Treasurer – Rev. James Bangura
- Assistant Treasurer – Apostle Bola Shyllon
- Financial Secretary – Bishop Rashid
- Assistant Financial Secretary – Pastor Praise Massaquoi
- Public Relations Officer – Apostle Shiaka Abraham Kamara
- Assistant Public Relations Officer – Apostle David Kamara
- Welfare Officer – Apostle Anthony Keitta
- Assistant Welfare Officer – Rev. Gabriel Koroma
Sierra Leone’s Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mohamed Kenewui Konneh, who oversaw the PFSL election, commended the Fellowship for its peaceful and credible process. He reflected on the importance of national cohesion, particularly in the aftermath of the June 2023 elections, which exposed divisions in the country. He called for continued efforts to maintain peace and unity, urging the PFSL to play a key role in fostering national cohesion through its spiritual and moral leadership.
“As the Bible says in Psalm 11:3, ‘If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?’ An apostolic foundation is the basis for the attainment of God’s Kingdom, national cohesion, and eventual development,” Konneh said, urging members to remain steadfast in their faith and commitment to unity.
