Freetown, 3rd September 2025 -The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption, citing significant progress in institutional reforms and compliance across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at a press briefing, Patrick Sandi, Coordinator of Operations, emphasized that the Commission’s strengthened mandate bolstered by the 2019 amendment to the 2008 Anti-Corruption Act has enabled deeper enforcement and alignment with the government’s Medium-Term National Development Plan and the “Big Five Changers.”
Key performance highlights (2018–2025) include 20+ corruption risk assessments conducted, 461 recommendations issued to MDAs, 336 recommendations implemented, which accounts for a 73% compliance rate and asset declaration compliance improving, aided by portal upgrades in partnership with the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)
Sandi noted that the ACC’s proactive approach has led to stronger accountability frameworks and improved transparency in public service delivery. He also addressed recent investigations, confirming that Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty was cleared of corruption allegations following a thorough probe. However, Dr. Vandy Konneh, former Chairman of the National Commission of Persons with Disabilities, remains under investigation.
The ACC’s operational data reflects a growing institutional culture of reform, with Sandi stating that “the fight against corruption is not just legal, it’s systemic and we are seeing results.”
