Njala University Court Committee Recommends Vacancy Following Dr. Bah’s Abysmal Performance as DVC

Njala, 4^th February 2026 – A high-level evaluation by the University Court Committee has recommended the removal of Dr. Allieu Mohamed Bah, Associate Professor, from his position as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Njala Campus, following a damning review of his three-year stewardship.

The committee, tasked with assessing Dr. Bah’s performance at the end of his first term, drew on appraisals from deans, the Student Union President, and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, as well as a face-to-face interview with Dr. Bah himself. Its findings paint a troubling picture of strained relationships, questionable financial practices, and rising insecurity on campus.

According to the report, Dr. Bah’s administration was marked by poor working relationships with both his immediate supervisor, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and with deans and heads of department. The lack of collaboration, the committee noted, undermined productivity and weakened teamwork at the top level of campus administration.

Financial management also emerged as a major concern. The committee found that Dr. Bah failed to fairly distribute resources allocated to Njala Campus and did not provide returns to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal over the past three years, raising questions about accountability and transparency.

Students were not spared from the fallout. The report highlighted that Dr. Bah denied the Student Union President access to union funds meant for welfare and development projects, a move described as unfair and an abuse of authority.

Security on campus also deteriorated during his tenure, with the committee noting a rise in unrest and instability. One appraisal even claimed that Dr. Bah “strives where chaos exists,” suggesting he may have benefited from disorder rather than working to resolve it.

In its conclusion, the committee cited Dr. Bah’s poor managerial and team-building skills, lack of financial accountability, and low performance score during his interview.

On the basis of these findings, the committee recommended that a vacancy be declared in the office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Njala Campus and that applications from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans be invited immediately.

The University Court is expected to act on the recommendations in the coming weeks, setting the stage for new leadership at Njala Campus. The decision marks a significant moment for Njala University, as it seeks to restore stability, accountability, and trust in its administration.