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Sierra Leone Law School produces hundreds of lawyers annually but not all could be employed in the Law Officers Department, private law firms neither corporate institutions as a result some have regretted studying law.
Against this backdrop, some lawyers have allegedly resorted to criminal activities which is referred to as 419 acts to survive. What a shame to the law profession!
Sierra Leoneans residing in the diaspora have raised serious concerns over the integrity of some legal practitioners in the country, accusing them of fraudulent activities that have left many frustrated and disillusioned. Many diasporas claim they have fallen victim to unscrupulous lawyers when attempting to purchase property in Sierra Leone.
They allege that instead of facilitating smooth transactions, some dishonest and shameless lawyers engage in fraudulent practices, causing financial losses and legal complications for their clients.
A recent case that has sparked public outcry is an allege matter involving the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) boss and Sonia Stanley, centering on a property dispute.
The property in question, owned by Mr. Deen, a Sierra Leonean residing in Germany, has become a subject of legal contention. Mr. Deen is calling for urgent intervention, claiming he has been unfairly treated in the transaction and is seeking justice.
This incident has generated concerns over the accountability of legal professionals and the need for stronger oversight within the legal system to protect the rights of both local and diaspora Sierra Leoneans. Many are calling on the Sierra Leone Bar Association and relevant authorities to take decisive action against corrupt lawyers who are alleged to be 419s and liability to their vulnerable clients.
With an increasing number of Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora looking to invest in their home country, restoring confidence in the legal profession is crucial. Stakeholders are now urging the government and legal bodies to implement stricter measures to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of legal practitioners in the country.
We at Day Break Newspaper will follow up this matter to its logical conclusion.
This is so true about the criminal activities of most Sierra Leone Lawyers. I had my own experience last year with one participated in buying. My daughters vehicles Daniel Musa Thula and Augustin Vibbi who stole my ID to run the deal. I reported the case to CID, but through delayed tactics, I did not get any justice.
Glory be to the almighty God and thanks to all those able to bring this issues out there, because I am a victim as well. A lawyer called himself Alpha Fornah who is presently acting as a pastor had hold tight to my properties documents since 2009 fully paid $2000 and in 2019 collected another amount of 10 million leones from me till today my lands paperwork not in order. Because of that we cannot proceed to construct any serious building . The building license can only issue with completed paperwork for the property. Everytime my relatives went to him for the documents he is just promising till everyone gets tired of his lies. Alpha Fornah the son of Sembu Fornah former politician of Makeni is a 419 lawyer and a 419 pastor in Freetown. We are calling for his arrest and bring him to justice for our money and property documents. May the almighty God punish all of you taking our money and blocking the development of our loving country.
Very pathetic and frustrating.
Even my self here get the pain a lower call Mohamed korie thives ourmoney