Freetown, 22nd December, 2025 – The Deputy Master and Registrar of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, Llyod Hindolo Jusu, has formally lodged a complaint against Augustine Sorie Sengbe Marrah Esq., citing serious allegations of professional misconduct.
In a letter dated December 16, 2025, addressed to the General Secretary of the General Legal Council and copied to the Honourable Chief Justice, Jusu accused Marrah of conduct “aimed at bringing the legal profession into disrepute.” The complaint references recent remarks made by Marrah on a televised program, where he allegedly used “insulting, derogatory, and wholly inappropriate language” directed at members of the judiciary.
According to the complaint, Marrah’s comments appeared “calculated to undermine public confidence in the administration of the Judiciary,” behavior described as incompatible with the dignity and restraint expected of a legal practitioner.
The letter also recalled previous incidents, including a widely circulated video in which Marrah was seen climbing on top of a Supreme Court table during a meeting. It further noted that on October 30, 2020, Marrah was convicted of criminal contempt by the Supreme Court, a conviction the Registrar argued should have warranted disciplinary action.
“Taken together, these actions demonstrate a pattern of behavior that violates the ethical standards of the profession, undermines the authority of the courts, and damages the integrity of the legal system,” the complaint stated.
Following the filing, the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council issued a formal notice to Marrah, informing him of the complaint and attaching the relevant documents.
The notice, sent to Marrah’s law firm, Marrah & Associates, requires him to file an affidavit in response, along with any supporting documents, by December 29, 2025. The Committee, acting under Section 31(4) of the Legal Practitioners Act 2000, will then determine whether a formal inquiry should be held.
“You are therefore required to file an affidavit in answer to the complaint… and serve same on the complainant on or before the 29th December 2025,” the notice read.
The case has already sparked debate within legal circles, given Marrah’s high profile and history of outspoken commentary on judicial matters. The proceedings if held will again test the balance between freedom of expression and professional responsibility within Sierra Leone’s legal profession.
