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Sierra Leone’s First Lady Retains London Council Flat Despite Overseas Wealth

Fatima Jabbe-Bio remains the tenant of a subsidized Southwark council flat while living in a luxury presidential residence in Sierra Leone and allegedly owning multiple high-value properties in Africa.

President Bio and his wife, Fatima, met in London 13 years ago
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Overview

  • Fatima Jabbe-Bio, Sierra Leone's First Lady, has been listed as the tenant of a Southwark council flat since 2007, despite moving to a presidential lodge in Freetown in 2018.
  • Southwark Council confirmed her tenancy remains active, though regulations require such properties to serve as the tenant's sole or principal residence.
  • An investigation alleges Jabbe-Bio owns multiple high-value properties in Africa, including villas, a flat in a luxury estate, and an apartment building in Gambia.
  • Neighbours report sporadic visits to the London flat and her daughter collecting mail addressed to Jabbe-Bio and her husband, President Julius Maada Bio.
  • The revelation comes as London faces a severe social housing crisis, with over 336,000 households on waiting lists as of 2024, highlighting the ethical concerns of her continued tenancy.