By: Yangie D. Sesay- Public Education Officer, ACC
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Complaint Review Committee on Thursday, 27 August 2026, met with representatives of the National Land Commission (NLC) to review land-related complaints previously referred to the Commission and discuss mechanisms for strengthening collaboration between the two institutions.The meeting was held at the ACC’s Conference Room, Integrity House, in Freetown.
Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie said land administration remains a major concern for citizens, as reflected in the number of land-related complaints received by the Commission. He noted that over the years, the ACC has referred such complaints to the NLC for appropriate action, but has not consistently received acknowledgement or updates on the matters referred.
He explained that the meeting was convened because the ACC considers the NLC an important partner in promoting transparency and accountability in land administration. While land administration does not fall directly within the ACC’s mandate, he stressed the importance of ensuring effective follow-up on complaints referred to the relevant authorities, particularly as complainants often return to the ACC seeking updates on their cases.
According to Mr. Ngobie, the meeting therefore was an opportunity to review the status of several land-related complaints previously referred to the NLC, identify outstanding issues, and strengthen communication and coordination between the institutions.
In his response, the Commissioner General of the NLC, Sappay Foray-Musa, acknowledged the concerns raised regarding complaints referred to the Commission. He explained that, although the NLC is a relatively new institution and faces challenges in responding to complaints within a timely manner, it remains open to partnering with the ACC on matters involving suspected corruption in land administration.
He further expressed the NLC’s willingness to strengthen collaboration with the ACC to improve the handling of complaints and contribute to more effective land administration.
The meeting concluded with agreement on several key action points, including the development of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ACC and NLC, the establishment of a joint task force to facilitate collaboration on relevant matters, and the creation of a dedicated email channel through which complaints can be formally referred and responses communicated promptly.
