Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., Commissioner of ACC, and His Excellency, Brig. (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio

The objectives of the amendment include the need to review and increase penalties for offenses under the Act; strengthen protection of those who assist the Commission, provide the Commission with alternatives to prosecution, widen the scope of corruption; that the accused offered, solicited, obtained or received in addition to gave, and accepted an advantage.

The People’s Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2019 gives the Commission the authority to prevent the signing of contracts that are not in the national interest.

By Sylvester Samba