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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reaffirmed its tougher commitment to making Sierra Leone a corruption-free nation while strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance at the government’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025.
The Coordinator of Operations at ACC, Patrick Sandi, revealed bold strides the Commission has made and its renewed determination to dismantle corruption networks and safeguard public resources.
These, he said, include: over 20 Corruption Risk Assessments done across MDAs; 73% of 461 reforms implemented to seal corruption loopholes; Ethics and Integrity Scorecard launched to track institutional performance; 96.5% Asset Declaration Compliance, a new record!; 2024–2028 NACS fully rolled out with Integrity Management Committees in over 80% of MDAs; Ongoing investigations & prosecutions to enforce accountability.
Mr. Sandi stressed that the ACC is tougher, smarter, and more relentless than ever. “We are making progress, but we won’t rest until corruption no longer stands in the way of Sierra Leone’s development”.
Mr. Sandi explained that over the past six years the ACC has conducted more than 20 corruption risk assessments across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). These reviews examined institutional practices and procedures to identify corruption risks and recommend reforms.
Out of 461 recommendations made, 336, representing 73%, have already been successfully implemented by MDAs. The institutions reviewed include the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, Sierra Leone Produce Monitoring Board, Rokel Commercial Bank, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, schools, and community agencies.
He also underscored the introduction of an Ethics and Integrity Scorecard, a checklist tool that measures performance in financial management, ethical governance, and institutional leadership. The scorecard helps determine whether institutions require deeper systems reviews or targeted interventions.
Mr. Sandi assured the public that the ACC remains resolute in its mission to minimize corruption opportunities, enforce accountability, and uphold integrity across all sectors of government.
“We are encouraged by the progress made so far, but we are even more determined to strengthen the fight. With prevention, enforcement, and public support, we will continue to safeguard the integrity of Sierra Leone’s governance system,” he said.
He ended by calling on citizens, institutions, and partners to join forces in building a nation where integrity wins and public trust thrives.
