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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been taken aback by the overwhelming public interest in purchasing three high-end properties recently forfeited to the state, with Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala expressing both shock and amusement at the number of prospective buyers.
Reacting to the volume of inquiries and offers for a seized seaside mansion, Kaifala remarked on social media, “So many people interested to buy. How do we even start? Una get money oo!”
The Commissioner noted that he was “impressed and shocked at the array of offers” received for the properties, particularly for a four-storey ultra-modern home located at Ogoo Farm. He assured the public that the process would remain transparent, stating, “Highest bidder will win and will be OPEN.”
The properties were forfeited following a High Court ruling on January 12, 2026, which approved a settlement between the ACC and former National Revenue Authority official Abu Kamara. The properties, which the court has authorized the ACC to sell by private treaty or auction, include:
- A fully furnished four-storey building at No. 8 Cemetery Road, Ogoo Farm.
- A two-storey building and land off Peninsular Road, Black Johnson.
- An incomplete two-storey building at Galun Road, Bo City.
The four-storey seaside villa is described by the ACC Commissioner as “the most modern and beautifully finished home I have ever seen in Sierra Leone,” complete with electronic security, a penthouse with ocean views, a pool, and fully furnished interiors.
The forfeiture is part of the ACC’s Non-Conviction Asset Recovery initiative, which allows the state to reclaim property acquired through unexplained wealth without pursuing criminal conviction. The Commission now holds the authority to sell the properties through auction or private treaty, with proceeds returning to public coffers.
Public response to the announced sale has been notably vigorous, prompting both curiosity and commentary about the apparent liquidity among bidders in a challenging economy.
The ACC has assured the public that the process will be transparent and competitive, with the highest bidder securing the properties. The sale marks a continued effort by the Commission to convert recovered assets into public value and deter illicit enrichment.
