Guma Building, Lamina Sankoh Street
Freetown, 12th November 2026 – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has welcomed the newly elected President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Madam Martina Baindu Egbenda, and members of her Executive during a courtesy visit to his office at Guma Building, Lamina Sankoh Street, Freetown.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Elizabeth Saccoh, and the Solicitor-General, Osman Ibrahim Kanu Esq.
Discussions centred on the priorities of the newly elected Bar Association leadership, particularly the need to uphold professional standards, promote unity among legal practitioners, strengthen the institutional capacity of the Association, and enhance its ability to serve both its members and the wider public.
The engagement also provided an opportunity to discuss the critical role of the Sierra Leone Bar Association in expanding access to justice, promoting legal accountability, strengthening public confidence in the justice system, and supporting ongoing legal and justice sector reforms.
In his remarks, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, who also serves as the Titular Head of the Sierra Leone Bar, assured the newly elected Executive of his office’s support and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a productive and collaborative relationship with the Association.
He emphasised the importance of constructive engagement between the Ministry of Justice and the Bar Association in strengthening the legal profession, improving access to justice, upholding the rule of law, and advancing reforms across the justice sector.
The Attorney General further expressed optimism about working closely with the new leadership, recognising the Bar Association as a key stakeholder in the administration of justice and the promotion of constitutionalism, accountability and the rule of law.
The courtesy visit marks a positive beginning for renewed engagement between the Ministry of Justice and the newly elected leadership of the Bar Association.
At a time when Sierra Leone continues to pursue significant legal, constitutional and institutional reforms, the contribution of the legal profession remains indispensable. A united, independent and professionally strong Bar is essential to safeguarding democratic institutions and strengthening public confidence in the administration of justice.
The expectation is that Madam Martina Baindu Egbenda and her Executive will provide purposeful leadership anchored in integrity, courage, professionalism, accountability and a strong commitment to institutional unity.
With the Attorney General’s assurance of support and willingness to collaborate, there is renewed optimism for a stronger working relationship between the Ministry of Justice and the Sierra Leone Bar Association.
Congratulations once again to Madam Martina Baindu Egbenda and her newly elected Executive.
