Alie Koblo Queen Kabia II (born Alhaji Alie Osman Kabia) was a Sierra Leonean paramount chief.[1][2] In 1986, he succeeded Bai Koblo Pathbana II and was crowned the 44th Paramount Chief of Marampa Chiefdom.[1] He ruled from his seat at Lunsar, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone.[1][3]
Sierra Leone Civil War
In 1991, the Sierra Leone Civil War broke out. The National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) deposed Chief Koblo and seized Marampa Chiefdom in order to control the iron ore mine.[3]
Chief Koblo was in exile until 2002 when he was reinstated.[3]
Legacy
He was succeeded by his son Osman Ali Kabia assumed the regnal name Bai Koblo Queen Kabia II. He is regarded as one of the richest men in Sierra Leone name="Harvard" />[3][4]
Further reading
References
- ^ a b c d "The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone - Harvard University - PDF Free Download". propertibazar.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-14. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
- ^ "Kabia Family Aggrieved". www.exclusivenewspaper.com. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ a b c d "Marampa SLOEDP". Sierra Leone Open Elections Data Platform. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ "Court Orders Paramount Chief To Pay Rokel Bank Le4.2Bn. – Global Times News". Retrieved 2018-07-31.