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BASITA MICHEAL: The First Lady Must Report Corruption To The ACC

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March 11, 2025
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On March 4, 2025, a troubling revelation emerged from Koidu, as reported by @thomasd05987132 on X. The First Lady, @Ladyfatimabio in a public address, accused certain ministers in her husband’s @julius_maadabio  administration of accepting “brown envelopes” from Koidu Mining Company; if true, this represents a flagrant violation of the Anti-Corruption Act 2008 (as amended).

Her statement shines a spotlight on alleged corruption at the highest echelons of power, raising serious questions about the integrity of the government. While her willingness to speak truth to power is laudable, words alone are insufficient. As a prominent public figure with unparalleled access to insider knowledge, the First Lady @FirstLadyBio has a moral and civic duty to take decisive action by formally reporting these allegations to the Anti-Corruption Commission @accsierraleone. Anything less risks undermining the very fight against corruption her husband’s administration claims to champion.

President Julius Maada Bio has repeatedly declared that the battle against corruption is non-negotiable—a fight Sierra Leone must win. On countless occasions, he has positioned his government as a bulwark against the graft that has long plagued our nation. The ACC and its leadership, @FrancisKaifala has echoed this sentiment, framing the anti-corruption crusade as “the people’s fight.”

The law must remain impartial—binding ministers and senior officials with the same force it applies to ordinary citizens. The First Lady’s allegations, if substantiated, strike at the heart of this principle. Accepting bribes from Koidu Mining Company—or any entity—would not only betray the public trust but also jeopardize the nation’s economic future, as mining remains a vital pillar of Sierra Leone’s development. If she possesses evidence or credible intelligence to support her claims, the path forward is clear: she must submit this information to the ACC without delay. To do otherwise would be to allow these alleged corrupt practices to fester unchecked, further eroding the fragile trust Sierra Leoneans have in their leaders. Public accusations, however courageous, are no substitute for the rigorous scrutiny of a formal investigation.

Sierra Leoneans are exhausted by the relentless cycle of corruption scandals—grand pronouncements followed by deafening silence. Too often, allegations surface only to vanish into the ether, leaving the guilty unpunished and the public disillusioned. The First Lady stands at a crossroads. By choosing to channel her concerns through the proper legal channels, she could break this cycle and set a transformative precedent—that no one, not even those dining at the table of power, is above the law. Her proximity to the presidency does not exempt her from this responsibility—it amplifies it. Accountability, after all, begins at the top.

This is not merely a matter of procedure; it is a test of leadership. The First Lady has an unprecedented opportunity to lead by example, proving that the fight against corruption is not just a slogan but a lived commitment. Reporting these allegations to the ACC would send a resounding message: that justice is blind, that evidence matters more than whispers, and that the powerful must answer for their actions. It would also bolster the credibility of President Bio’s anti-corruption agenda, which risks being dismissed as hollow if those closest to him fail to act when it counts.

The people of SierraLeone deserve more than impassioned speeches or fleeting headlines. They deserve a government that matches its words with deeds—a government that roots out corruption wherever it hides, even within its own ranks. The First Lady’s next move could either reinforce this hope or deepen the cynicism that has festered for too long. We urge her to choose the former and take the evidence to the ACC, let the law run its course, and give Sierra Leoneans the justice they have been promised. Anything less would be a disservice to the nation. #SaloneX

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