By: Martina George, Public Education Officer, ACC
The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, on the 6th February 2026, delivered a keynote address at the 61st annual Jalsa Salana (Annual Conference) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Sierra Leone, held at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School Bo.
In his remarks, the Deputy Commissioner conveyed greetings on behalf of the ACC Commissioner, Management, and Staff, while commending the Ahmadiyya community for its longstanding contributions to Sierra Leone’s social and educational development. He noted, with gratitude, that he is personally a beneficiary of the Ahmadiyya educational system as an alumnus of an Ahmadiyya secondary school.
He emphasized the strong convergence between Islamic teachings and the work of the ACC, underscoring shared values of integrity, justice, and accountability. Quoting Surah Al-Baqarah (2:188), “Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, nor offer it as bribery to authorities in order to wrongfully consume the wealth of others”, he reminded the audience that corruption is unequivocally condemned in Islam. He further cited Surah Hud (11:85), “Give full measure and weight in justice… and do not spread corruption upon the earth”, to stress that the misuse of entrusted resources violates both public trust and religious principles.
The Deputy Commissioner urged religious leaders and faith communities to integrate anti-corruption messages into sermons and teachings, noting that moral and ethical transformation, alongside legal reforms, is essential to effectively combat corruption. He highlighted that corruption erodes public trust, undermines the rule of law, and stifles national development, with consequences most acutely felt by ordinary Sierra Leoneans.
He also acknowledged recent improvements in Sierra Leone’s global corruption perception rankings, while noting that sustained efforts are still required to deepen transparency and accountability.
In closing, the Deputy Commissioner called on faith leaders to actively promote values of honesty and integrity, framing the fight against corruption not only as a civic responsibility but also as a moral and spiritual obligation vital to national progress.
