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Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reported significant strides in combating graft, including the recovery of over $6.5 million in stolen public assets and a 90% conviction rate in corruption cases.
The announcement was made by Patrick Sandi, Head of Delegation of the ACC, during his statement at the 16th Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in Vienna. The meeting, held from June 16–20, 2025, brings together global leaders to strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
Sandi outlined Sierra Leone’s progress, including:
Asset Recovery: Over $6.5 million recovered since 2019, including a $1.5 million two-storey building and two Toyota Landcruisers worth $1 million.
Digital Asset Declarations: In 2024, 94.5% of 17,253 public officials submitted digital asset declarations—a record compliance rate.
Special Anti-Corruption Court: A dedicated High Court division has expedited trials, securing a 90% conviction rate for corruption cases.
New National Strategy: The 5th Generation National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2024–2028) aligns with UNCAC Article 5, emphasizing technology and public engagement.
Sierra Leone has strengthened collaborations with civil society, media, and governance institutions, including the Audit Service, Financial Intelligence Agency, and Ministry of Information. The ACC has also expanded Integrity Clubs in schools to promote civic education.
The country has become a benchmark for anti-corruption efforts in Africa, with agencies from The Gambia, Cameroon, and Guinea learning from its model. An upcoming twinning program with Liberia will further share best practices.
Sandi reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to UNCAC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that anti-corruption remains central to President Julius Maada Bio’s governance agenda.
“Sierra Leone remains resolute in preventing, controlling, and suppressing corruption,” Sandi stated. “We assure the UN and our partners of our dedication to implementing UNCAC recommendations.”
The session continues until June 20, with Sierra Leone’s delegation actively participating in global discussions on corruption prevention.
So let’s get this straight! The ACC has recovered stolen public assets hidden overseas by Julius Maada Bio and Fatima Bio right? The ACC commissioner Bend Ben Kaifala needs to recover all the cash he has stolen himself, all the cash and properties siphoned and hidden in and out of Sierra Leone by the filthy corrupt Killer called MAADA BIO and wife, and a lot more. Soon, the electoral thievery done by Mohammad Konneh who doesn’t deserve to be called Mohammed, and Mad man Maada Bio, who has lived off the wealth of Sierra Leone without giving nothing back, will realise and pay for all the evil they have unleashed to the people of Sierra Leone. You see Maada Bio, there is nothing to suggest that he is Sierra Leonean at all. His physical appearance, actions and a lot more point to him being something and someone else, a destructive, visionless, and heartless individual. We pray he rots in hell.
Acc you have recovered all those money and assets but my question is who stole them. No names right.
Is this a misprint? Only 6.5 million since 2019! And that includes two Landcruiser worth one million dollars. How exactly are they valuing Landcruisers at the ACC? So, take out the Landcruisers, they have only recovered 5.5 million in all this time. Those who have stolen money are laughing – all the way to the bank. Wasn’t the amount of money in Richard Konteh’s account alone worth more than 6 million? If they have only recovered 6 million, how are they travelling to such events, how much did that HQ cost. They are also touting a 90% conviction rate. Well and good, but how come no one is spending time in Jail? Richard Konteh, Minkailu, Paolo Conteh, Victoh Foh, to name a few. How many spent time in prison? This is a shame. 100s of millions are stolen every year, including by this cabinet and you are showing of with such paltry results. Go arrest Bio. Where is the 60 million in IMF money. Where is the money his wife who is not a government official, was give for Hands of our Girls? Lef we ya.
Lest we forget, the ACC is not a revenue generation entity; it’s role is to curb corruption. So how has the ACC performed in fighting corruption over the years. We take a clue from the corruption perception index by Transparency International: 31% (2012), 29% (2015), 30% (2018), 33% (2020), 34% (2022), and 33% (2024). This shows we have virtually stood at the same place for over 15 years. No progress…