Abass Hubellah, proprietor of Besto Trading at 13 Free Street, Freetown, wishes to address recent false and misleading reports regarding his business activities.
These reports alleged irregularities in a transaction involving eight containers of frozen chicken and an additional seven containers, including claims of improper payments, issues with container clearance, and demurrage disputes.
Hubellah emphatically states that these allegations are untrue. All payments to investors and suppliers were fully settled. Any delays were due to temporary challenges in accessing U.S. dollars for foreign exchange transfers a common occurrence in international trade.
He confirms that the transaction with his business partner has been fully resolved. An agreement was reached to pay the partner USD 40,000, with a clear plan in place for timely settlement. All matters regarding container clearance, demurrage, and port procedures were handled appropriately, and complete documentation is available if required.
Hubellah’s reputation has been unfairly affected by these reports. He comes from a respected business family in Sierra Leone, being the brother of Hassan Hubellah and son of Pa Hubellah, proprietor of Besto Foam Factory in Calabatown. The family is known for law-abiding conduct and long-standing contributions to the business sector.
For over two decades, Hubellah has maintained a record of integrity, discipline, and ethical leadership in business. He encourages responsible journalism, emphasizing verification of facts and fairness before publishing information that could harm reputations.
The public is advised to treat prior reports on this matter with caution until the facts are fully clarified.
