4. Page 4 Closing the engagement, Hospital Secretary, Edward N. Amara, commended the ACC ’ s proactive public education efforts, describing them as vital in promoting integrity within the health sector. He urged NEMS staff to consistently demonstrate professionalism, positive conduct, and effective communication, stressing that the quality of their service and interactions with the public directly influences confidence in the healthcare system. B y: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC a fine not less than NLe50000, and a minimum prison term of 5 years. He made clear that the law against corruption has no sacred cows, and that he expected police officers, of all people, to be most mindful of law in discharging their vow to the public. In his contribution, Senior Public Education Officer, Aiah Sourie, Stressed the need for the coalition of public bodies to combat official impropriety. He called on the officers to earnestly support the ACC to improve performance in the security sector within the northern region. Responding to the anti - corruption messages, the Officer - in - Charge, Assistant Superintendent, Paul Conteh, thanked the ACC for the visit and messages. He said the allegations may nobe true, but would ensure that he and his colleagues work hard while they serve the public at the checkpoint. He called for more fruitful engagements with the ACC. The interactive meeting ended with the officers asking pertinent questions, which the ACC team adequately answered. Contd. From Page 2 Contd. From Page 3

3. Page 3 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) Kenema Regional Office has on 12th August 2025 engaged staff of the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) at the Kenema Government Hospital, as part of its public education campaign to promote integrity, accountability, and professionalism in healthcare delivery. The meeting stressed the critical role of emergency medical workers in safeguarding public trust and preventing corruption in the sector. Addressing the gathering, Regional Director, Hawanatu O. Kamara, described corruption as destructive and urged NEMS staff to serve with integ- rity, prioritizing public interest over personal gain. She reminded them that the Anti - Corruption Act 2008 (as amended in 2019) has made corruption a high - risk venture with consequences including hefty fines, imprisonment, and reputational damage. She emphasized that the ACC ’ s work extends beyond investigation to include prevention and awareness - raising. Prevention Officer, Abiebatu Abu - Mattia, outlined how adherence to established procedures, proper documentation, and effective communication can greatly reduce corruption risks. She presented practical strategies such as transparent fuel usage, fairness in prioritizing cases, and honesty in emergency referrals. She encouraged staff to see themselves as “ integrity champions, ” noting that preventing corruption requires both strong institutional systems and personal discipline. Complementing the prevention message, Investigation Officer, Andrew Komeh, detailed key corruption offences common in the health sector, including misappropriation of resources, abuse of office, and soliciting or accepting bribes. He explained the severe legal penalties attached to such offences and underscored the Commission ’ s commitment to holding all public officers accountable regardless of rank. He encouraged NEMS staff to familiarize themselves with the law and report suspected corrupt practices through the ACC ’ s official channels. Speaking on operational realities, Kenema District Coordinator for NEMS, Albert N. Ndaloma, outlined the service ’ s primary focus on maternity emergencies, with five operational locations in Blama, Tongo Field, Gbuajebu, Joru, and the Kenema Government Hospital. He clarified that fuel allocations are primarily for free maternity services, with exceptions for severe accidents or special referrals, in which case costs are determined by mileage. His remarks acknowledged both the service ’ s constraints and its commitment to transparency. B y: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC Group photo after the meeting Contd. Page 4

2. ACC in action at Makoth Checkpoint on Mkaeni - Lunsar Highway Page 2 ACC Northern Regional Director addressing security personnel on integrity at Makoth Checkpoint on Makeni - Lunsar Highway Following the spate of concern regarding alleged bribery and other forms of corruption, the Public Education and Outreach Unit of the Anti - Corruption Commission ’ s northern regional officehas on the 12 th August 2025 made an on - the - spot visit at Makoth checkpoint on the Makeni - Lunsar highway. This was part of the Commission ’ s efforts to promote due diligence in public service. Addressing personnel of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, the ACC Regional Director, Fatu Florence Kamara, strongly warned against pursuing individual interest over service. She noted that public officers have assigned duties and responsibilities, and they should always adhere to the ethics of their offices. Mrs. Kamara added that her office had received reports from the public regarding security personnel demanding bribes to cover up traffic offences, some of which are threat to the lives of passengers, drivers and commercial bike riders themselves. ‘ This checkpoint isn ’ t a bargaining spot, and any action that compromises security should be avoided at all cost, ’ she warned. The Director then emphasized the partnership between the ACC and the SLP, while giving an overview of offences in the Anti - Corruption Act (AC) of 2008 amended in 2019. She spotlighted Section 28 of the Act explaining that a person who gives or offers an advantage to a public officer as an inducement, whether to perform or shirk official duties, commits an offence. Simply put, she continued, giving a bribe to public officer is an infraction of this statutory provision. Mrs Kamara further elaborated on subsection (2) of Section 28, saying that any public officer who solicits or accepts, or even attempts to accept an advantage commits an offence. ‘ If you re- ceive any payment, gift, or favour from a driver or commercial bike rider contrary to the ethics of your job, both you and the giver are equally in default under the A C Act. Ibrahim Bangura, Legal Clerk of the Commission in the region, also referred to Sections 42 and 43 of the Act, which talk about ‘ Abuse of Office ’ and ‘ Abuse of Position ’ respectively. Dilating on the sections, he explained that any public |officer who selfishly uses their office com- mits, and is liable to face the full force of the law. While underscoring the unflagging commitment of the ACC to sanitizing the public and private sectors, the Legal Clerk encouraged the security officers to uphold integrity to avoid the litigation. Bangura further revealed that the Anti Corruption Act provides for stiffer penalties in an attempt to make corruption a zero - profit and vain adventure. According to him, a single corruption offence attracts Contd. Page 4

1. Contd. Page 4 11 Mobile No: 8515 on all Networks EDITORIAL TEA M EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Abubakarr Turay EDITORS Sylvanus Blake Alex A. Bah LAYOUT & GRAPHICS Philippa M Davies EDITORIAL ADVISERS Augustine Foday Ngobie Patrick Sandi 11th — 15th August 2025 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 12 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) has on the 13 th August, 2025, declared Mohamed Gbessay Kabia, Maintenance Officer at Makeni Government Hospital, and James Larkoh, an Ambulance Driver with the National Emergency Medical Service (NEMS), wanted for alleged theft and misappropriation of public property. MOHAMED GBESSSAY KABIA The two are being sought in connection with the disappearance of high - value solar energy equipment from the Makeni Government Hospital. The missing items include 96 OPZ 2000 AMP solar batteries, seven 120 AMP charge controllers, two 6 - way combiner boxes, two 10 KVA converters, and 62 PNG 450 solar panels. The ACC called on members of the public with information on the suspects ’ whereabouts to report immediately via +232 77 985 985 / +232 77 986 986 or to the nearest police station. The Commission assured that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality . The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) has on 14 th August 2025, indicted Abu Kamara, former Finance Manager at the National Revenue Authority (NRA), on nine counts of Possession of Unexplained Wealth under Section 27(1)(b) of the Anti - Corruption Act 2008, as amended in 2019. Kamara, who earned an annual salary of Le152,790, is alleged to have unlawfully acquired assets far beyond his legitimate income between 2019 and 2025. The properties include multiple buildings in the Western Area, ten town lots in Gloucester Village, two vehicles, and a company - UK Trading Mini Mart SL Ltd, with branches in Freetown and Bo. The ACC says Kamara cannot justify the source of wealth used to acquire these assets. He is currently on the run, and the Commis- sion has announced plans to seek his trial in absentia in line with Section 89(7)(a) of the 2019 Amendment Act. The ACC reaffirmed its commitment to curbing corruption and protecting Sierra Leone ’ s public resources. JAMES LARKOH