Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Office of the President announced significant developments regarding the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh.
The Chairperson of the Tribunal, which was established to investigate the allegations against Taylor-Pearce and Momoh, submitted the report to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
“Following a thorough review of the Tribunal’s findings, President Bio has accepted all recommendations,” said a statement from State House. “These include the removal of both the Auditor-General and Deputy Auditor-General.”
President Bio, in line with section 137(7)(a) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone 1991, has directed immediate action.
“The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice have been tasked with initiating the necessary procedures for Mrs. Taylor-Pearce’s removal,” the statement stated.
This process follows section 137(7)(b) of the Constitution.
In addition, the Audit Service Board has been instructed to take the necessary steps to remove Mr. Tamba Momoh from his position as Deputy Auditor-General.
This decisive action marks a significant move in upholding accountability within Sierra Leone’s auditing system.
