President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Brigadier (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has commended the leadership and staff of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for their relentless and remarkable efforts in combating corruption in the country.
The President gave the commendation on Wednesday, 17th September 2026, at State House in Freetown while receiving the Commission’s Annual Report for 2025 from the Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq.
Expressing his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Advisory Board, Management and Staff of the ACC, President Bio described the fight against corruption as an uphill task, “especially when corruption normally fights back.”
He acknowledged the enormous challenges that come with the anti-graft war, including resource constraints and emerging threats posed by technology. Yet, he noted, the Commission has continued to distinguish itself and elevate Sierra Leone’s standing internationally.
“Amidst all the challenges, the Commission has been able to place Sierra Leone in a very good position in the world. Once we were known for corruption, but now we are known for our fight against corruption,” President Bio declared.
The President said the ACC’s robust anti-corruption campaign has become a critical pillar supporting the Government’s development agenda.
“You are not only fighting corruption, but you are also fighting for the vulnerable people in the country. You are not raising revenue like the NRA, but you are helping to protect public revenue. This has helped us in sending millions of kids to school,” he said.
Describing corruption as an enemy of the State, President Bio said he is greatly satisfied with the professionalism and determination demonstrated by the Commissioner and his team.
“You have done us proud,” the President told the ACC delegation.
Earlier, while presenting the 2025 Annual Report, ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. reechoed the importance of political will in the fight against corruption, noting that the Commission has consistently enjoyed unwavering support from the Presidency. He said that support remains the bedrock of the Commission’s successes.
Deputy Commissioner of the ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie, said the presentation of the report was in fulfilment of the Commission’s statutory obligation under Section 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 12 of 2008, as amended in 2019.
Mr. Ngobie highlighted some of the Commission’s major achievements for the year 2025, including an unprecedented 99.54 percent compliance rate in asset declaration, a 92 percent conviction rate, and the recovery of over NLe23,000,000 to the State.
The Annual Report presentation at State House underscores Government’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability and the protection of public resources.