Fourah Bay College Begins Investigation on Allegations Against Justice Momoh Jah-Stevens

Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, has officially acknowledged and launched a formal investigation into serious misconduct allegations made by a student against a part-time law lecturer, Honorable Justice Momoh Jah Stevens.

The allegations, which include sexual harassment and corruption, were publicly raised by Ms. Edwina Jamiru, a Diploma Two student in the Legal Studies Programme at the Faculty of Law.

In a press statement dated November 10, 2025, and signed by Deputy Registrar Brima Bah, the University confirmed it takes the claims “very seriously” and emphasized its “zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.” The statement assured the public that a “thorough investigation” is underway by the College Discipline Committee.

The University administration also addressed Ms. Jamiru’s method of raising the issue, expressing “serious concern” over her public portrayal of the institution on social media. The statement described her actions as “contemptuous and unproductive,” warning that they risk “undermining the image of the University.”

Ms. Jamiru has been formally advised to channel all future communications through the Deputy Registrar’s Office via written letters, rather than through public forums.

Pending the outcome of the investigation, the University has revealed that the contract of Honorable Justice Stevens, who serves as an Associate Lecturer in the LLB Degree programme, “is under review.”

The College has referred Ms. Jamiru to professional support services, including counseling, and urged all students to report misconduct through official channels, with the assurance that their concerns will be treated confidentially.