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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that 605 public officers across Sierra Leone have failed to declare their assets, despite a high overall compliance rate among government institutions.
Speaking at the weekly government press briefing at the Miatta Conference Centre, ACC Public Relations Coordinator Patrick Sandi said that out of 17,253 staff across 182 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), 16,650 officers complied with the asset declaration requirement, leaving about 3.5% in default.
Sandi noted that 103 MDAs achieved 100% compliance, while 51 recorded between 90% and 99% adherence. “Non-compliance is being tackled seriously through sanctions, including salary withholdings,” he said, emphasizing the Commission’s zero-tolerance approach to breaches.
The ACC has also partnered with the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to improve the online asset declaration portal, making it more user-friendly for public officers.
Beyond asset declarations, Sandi highlighted the ACC’s broader efforts to strengthen accountability and transparency in Sierra Leone’s public sector.
Over the past six years, the Commission conducted more than 20 corruption risk assessments across MDAs, issuing 461 recommendations, of which 336 (73%) have been implemented successfully.
He further stressed that prevention remains a top priority, alongside ongoing investigations into several institutions, including the National Revenue Authority, the Ministry of Health, and the University of Sierra Leone. Cases against former officials, such as Dr. Vandy Konneh, remain under review, while others, like Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty, have been cleared.
“While overall compliance is high, those who fail to declare assets undermine public trust and transparency,” Sandi said. “The ACC will continue to enforce accountability and ensure that every officer meets their legal obligations.”
