By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in his capacity as the titular head of the Bar, on Friday, July 12, 2024, convened a critical meeting with the President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi, alongside dissatisfied members of the Association, represented by Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah Esq. and Ibrahim Y. Bangura Esq., a representative of Madam Wara Serry-Kamal.
During the meeting, the Attorney General formally recognized Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi as the President of the SLBA following the elections held at the recently concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kenema. He urged both the SLBA President and the dissatisfied members to avoid actions that could tarnish the reputation of the Association and the legal profession.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining the profession’s dignity, respect and integrity, he advised members to seek legal recourse if they were unhappy with the AGM’s outcome, which was based on High Court decisions by Hon. Justice Momoh Jah Stevens and Hon. Justice Unisa Kamara.
The Attorney General expressed gratitude to both parties for attending the meeting and encouraged them to seek his assistance to keep the SLBA united and progressive.
Reacting to the Attorney General’s statement, Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah outlined their dissatisfaction with the AGM’s outcome. Conversely, President Tuma Adama Jabbi thanked the Attorney General and his team for organizing the meeting and reiterated her commitment to the unity, progress and development of the SLBA.
Other notable attendees included Osman Kanu Esq., Director of Public Prosecutions, Robert Kowa Esq., Solicitor General, Alpha Sesay Esq., Deputy Justice Minister, Thomas Joe Freeman Esq., State Counsel, and Alfred Kamanda Esq., Public Relations Officer of the SLBA.
President Tuma Adama Jabbi remains dedicated to promoting unity within the Bar and fulfilling her election pledges focusing on standards, welfare and development.
