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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) reaffirms its commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance, noting significant progress in promoting openness and integrity to combat corruption.
The Commission disclosed at the 15th Open Government Partnership (OGP) Week celebration, organized by the National Council for Civic Education and Democracy at the Foreign Service Academy Auditorium in Freetown.
The Commissioner of the ACC, Francis Ben Kaifala, reflected on his OGP journey, which dates back to 2013 when he served as Legal Adviser to the OGP process in Sierra Leone.
He noted that since becoming Commissioner, one of his major priorities has been advancing openness and public access to governance processes, stressing that although the ACC is an independent institution, it remains committed to supporting the government’s broader agenda for transparency and accountability.
“One of the commitments we owe Sierra Leoneans is ensuring openness and access to the work of Government,” the Commissioner stated.
According to the Commissioner, the number of IMCs has increased from 79 in 2019 to 118 nationwide, with 98 already monitored and assessed by the Commission.
He said that the initiative has significantly improved integrity standards within the public sector while encouraging healthy competition among MDAs to improve transparency, ethical compliance, and service delivery.
Delivering the keynote address, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the OGP process and commended the ACC for the significant progress it continues to make in strengthening integrity and accountability systems in Sierra Leone.
The Chief Minister specifically referenced Sierra Leone’s improvement in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index rankings, noting that the country moved from 130 in 2019 to 109, describing the improvement as evidence of growing institutional reforms and sustained anti-corruption efforts in the country.
Additionally, Commissioner Ben Kaifala further highlighted the ACC’s strong commitment to access to information and public engagement, noting that journalists, researchers, and ordinary citizens frequently commend the institution for its prompt responsiveness to requests for information.
“When we attend anti-corruption engagements across the world, many African countries openly confess admiration of Sierra Leone’s proactive media and civil society engagement,” he stated.
The OGP Week is a global observance marked annually by member countries of the OGP to promote transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and inclusive governance.
