Freetown, 25th May 2026 — President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Tuma Adama Jabbi, has formally declared her intention to seek re‑election, pledging to consolidate gains made during her first term and continue strengthening the Association’s role in advancing the rule of law.
Running under the theme “Raising the Bar. Securing the Gains,” Jabbi highlighted achievements over the past two years, including the launch of a Private Pension Scheme through NASSIT, securing international scholarships and professional development opportunities for members, stabilizing the Association’s finances, and acquiring land for the construction of a permanent SLBA Secretariat.
She also pointed to deeper collaboration with national institutions, stronger ties with the Judiciary, and enhanced visibility of the SLBA at regional and international levels.
“We moved from promises to action, from pensions to scholarships, from financial stability to securing land for our Secretariat. But our work is not yet complete,” Jabbi said in her declaration.
Looking ahead, she promised a focus on consolidation, continuity, and transformation, with expanded opportunities for members, improved welfare, and a stronger, more respected Bar Association.
“This is not the time to slow down. This is the time to build on progress, to move higher, and to move together,” she emphasized, urging members to renew their trust and partnership.
The SLBA elections are expected to draw significant attention within Sierra Leone’s legal community, as Jabbi seeks to extend her leadership
