AYV News, May 13, 2026
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has engaged staff of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) in Koidu city, Kono district, to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration and address ethical concerns affecting effective service delivery.
Speaking at the engagement, the Acting ACC Regional Director in Kono, Andrew Demby, underscored the importance of EDSA as an essential service provider and a key driver of economic growth and investment. He noted that effective and efficient service delivery remains central to the Commission’s vision and stated that the engagement sought to address persistent and emerging corruption-related issues within the electricity service delivery chain.
Mr. Demby commended EDSA Kono for its diligence and commitment to service, which he said is reflected in the improved electricity supply in the district. He, however, disclosed that the Commission continues to receive intelligence reports relating to illegal abstraction of electricity, billing manipulation, under-recording of meter consumption, and other unlawful practices allegedly perpetrated by some members of the public in collusion with certain EDSA personnel.
“Every unit of electricity lost through corruption is a direct loss to government revenue and public trust,” he stressed. He further assured EDSA of the Commission’s willingness to support efforts aimed at strengthening systems vulnerable to corruption. He emphasized the need for a Citizen Service Charter to inform consumers of their rights and responsibilities in accessing electricity services, noting that such a mechanism would enhance accountability and public trust. Mr. Demby also encouraged staff to comply with the asset declaration provisions under Section 119 of the Anti-Corruption Act of 2008, as amended in 2019.
Responding, the EDSA Station Head for Kono District, Engineer Unisa Fofanah, expressed appreciation for the engagement and welcomed the Commission’s recognition of EDSA Kono’s performance.
Engineer Fofanah acknowledged that illegal abstraction and unauthorized electricity connections remain challenges, but noted that EDSA has been collaborating with the Sierra Leone Police and the National Fire Force to address such issues.
He further called on the ACC to engage the Government Technical Institute (GTI) in Kono, alleging that some students offering electrical courses have, at times, impersonated EDSA personnel to carry out illegal connections.
He, however, emphasized the need for intensified public education on the proper use and protection of electricity facilities and pledged EDSA Kono’s continued partnership with the ACC in promoting integrity within electricity supply and distribution systems in the district
