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TI-SL Launches ‘Anti-Bribery Campaign’ in commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day
Transparency International Sierra Leone has launched ITS TIME TO WAKE UP AGAINST BRIBERY campaign titled ‘the anti-bribery campaign’ at a ceremony held at TI-SL Secretariat in commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day with the theme ‘Breaking the Chain of Corruption’. The ceremony also encompassed a media and civil society engagement with Mr. Peter Conze, a visitor to Sierra Leone from TI Germany
Speaking at the commemoration ceremony held at the TI-SL Secretariat, engaging the Media and Civil Societies, Mr. Edward Koroma, Senior Program Officer transparency international Sierra Leone said that December 9 every year is celebrated as the International Anti-Corruption Day, and as an institution that seeks to minimize corruption and enhance transparency in every sector within the country, they have decided to commemorate the day together with other countries. He pointed out that corruption is a key factor for abject poverty in the country and that it is a must for everyone to be involved in the fight against corruption.
Giving the keynote address, Mr. Peter Conze, a representative from the advisory board of TISL Germany defined Corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. According to him it can be grand, or political depending on the sector it occurs. He said that when the word corruption is mentioned, people begin to point fingers on those occupying big offices forgetting that even those at the lower levels of society can also be guilty of corruption. He said that corruption is a chain in that it starts from the households to learning institutions and eventually ends in the public sector. According to him, people who are found wanting of corruption have started the act since childhood. He said that this is why everybody should be engaged in eradicating this menace.
Delivering his statement, Mr. Alhassan Kargbo, Public Relations Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission said that the ACC is charged with the responsibility of prosecuting those found wanting on corruption allegations. He highlighted cases which the commission have brought to court and won and those the commission was unable to win. He said such cases were lost either because there was not enough envidence for prosecution or witnesses were not willing to give account. He pointed out that the media and the civil society groups have done very well in exposing corruption. He called on them not to relent as the battle line against corruption is still tough. He said that the commission is ready to name and shame those guilty of corruption. To those reporting corruption, he said that the commission will endeavor to keep their complaints confidential and prosecute the individuals complained based on the information provided.
Journalist and other civil society organizations were given the opportunity to ask questions and answers were given for such questions.
To mark the day the Anti-Bribery Campaign was launched, it is an idea of transparency international geared towards minimizing the extent at which individuals both in the private and government sector ask for or give bribes.
Edward Koroma, senior program officer transparency international Sierra Leone gave the overview of the campaign that was launched by Peter Conze
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