Freetown, 9th June, 2026 – A group of members of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) have formally requisitioned the Association’s Executive to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), citing expired mandates, governance lapses, and the urgent need to restore democratic leadership.
The requisition, filed under Section 187 of the Companies Act, 2009, argues that the current Executive’s mandate expired in May 2026, leaving the Association without a valid leadership structure. Members say this has denied them their constitutional right to elect new directors.
The requisitionists accuse the Executive of failing to uphold transparency and accountability, pointing to several breaches, including: No Annual General Meeting since May 2024, contrary to the Companies Act and the Association’s Articles, no audited accounts or financial statements presented to members for two years and the postponement of the June 2026 AGM, despite assurances that preparations were complete.
Members argue that these failures undermine the Association’s duty to uphold the rule of law and professional standards.
The requisition outlines key resolutions to be considered at the EGM:
Confirm expiration of mandate of the current directors, appoint an Interim Governance Committee of up to five members to oversee affairs and conduct elections within seven days, authorize legal action to protect the Association’s interests, including seeking declaratory relief from the High Court and address any other business brought forward by members.
The requisition directs the SLBA Executive to convene the meeting within 21 days, failing which members will exercise their legal right to call the meeting themselves and recover costs incurred.
The move signals growing frustration within the legal fraternity over what members describe as a breakdown in governance. Many see the requisition as a decisive step toward restoring democratic order and credibility to the Bar Association.
