Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, a prominent Sierra Leonean social activist and lawyer, has declared his intention to run for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association in the upcoming elections.

Marrah made the announcement through a post on social media, outlining his vision and goals for the association.

In his post, Marrah stated, “Hello friends! I’ve today declared to contest for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association in the upcoming elections during its annual general meeting on 17-18 May 2024. I am running on a vision to RECLAIM THE BAR. In the coming days and weeks, I shall be sharing with you critical aspects of my manifesto. I sincerely promise that with the help of God Almighty, the membership of the bar will reclaim ownership of the bar association and direct its destiny and no one else. I thank you, and God bless you.”

Marrah’s candidacy signals a commitment to reforming and revitalizing the Sierra Leone Bar Association, with a focus on empowering its membership and ensuring their active participation in shaping the organization’s future.

As a renowned social activist and lawyer, Marrah brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to promoting justice, transparency, and accountability within Sierra Leone’s legal community. His candidacy is expected to energize the upcoming elections and stimulate important discussions about the role and direction of the Sierra Leone Bar Association.

Marrah’s manifesto, which he promises to share in the coming days, will likely outline specific initiatives and reforms aimed at achieving his vision of reclaiming the bar and empowering its members to steer the association’s course.

The elections for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association are scheduled to take place during its annual general meeting on 17-18 May 2024