By: Alex A. Bah, Ag. Public Relations Officer, ACC
The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, on 1st January 2026, joined residents of Malegohun Chiefdom, Headquarter Town of Sembehun, Kenema District to witness and participate in the grand final of the JAM Sellu Trophy, held at the Chiefdom Headquarters Playing Field. The occasion brought together community members, youth, traditional authorities, and football enthusiasts in a vibrant celebration of unity, discipline, and fair competition.
The keenly contested final saw Peyama City, the Deputy Commissioner’s cherished hometown, emerge victorious with a 1–0 win over Tomaju, clinching the trophy and a cash prize of Le 8,000.
Beyond the excitement of football, Mr. Ngobie’s presence resonated deeply with the people of Malegohun Chiefdom. A widely respected son of the soil, he has consistently demonstrated profound commitment to community development through impactful philanthropic initiatives, including the construction of a community bridge, provision of scholarships for young people, organization of end-of-year youth engagement programmes, and the ongoing construction of a six-classroom school facility with additional amenities, among other interventions.
These efforts underscore his conviction that education, opportunity, and inclusive development are critical tools for preventing corruption and building resilient communities.
Throughout the match, the Deputy Commissioner remained present and engaged, cheering the teams and interacting with youths and local leaders. At the end of the match, he used the platform to admonish the players and spectators on the importance of integrity, fairness, and discipline, both on and off the field. He emphasized that just as football thrives on respect for rules and fair play, national development equally depends on honesty, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption.
Mr. Ngobie further noted that the Anti-Corruption Commission’s participation in community-based activities, including sports, forms part of its preventive and public education mandate, aimed at taking the anti-corruption message beyond offices and courtrooms to the everyday spaces where values are shaped - particularly among young people that forms greater part of Sierra Leone demography. He encouraged the youths of Malegohun Chiefdom to see themselves as ambassadors of integrity, reminding them that corruption undermines opportunities, fuels inequality, and stifles the very talents sports seek to nurture.
The JAM Sellu Trophy Final thus ended not only with a football victory for Peyama City, but with a renewed call for fair play, transparency, and integrity - principles that remain at the heart of the Commission’s work and vision for a better Sierra Leone.
