The Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has paid an unannounced visit to the Pademba Road Magistrates’ Courts as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the commitment of magistrates and court support staff to their official duties.
The surprise visit, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday during normal court sittings, was aimed at assessing punctuality, attendance, and overall work ethic of judicial officers and support staff.
According to the Chief Justice, the exercise forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen accountability within the judiciary and ensure the effective and timely delivery of justice to all citizens.
Speaking during the visit, Justice Kamanda emphasized that such monitoring exercises would continue across courts nationwide, in line with his vision of improving access to justice and restoring public confidence in the judicial system. “These monitoring visits will continue as we work towards bringing justice closer to all Sierra Leoneans. So far, I am satisfied,” the Chief Justice stated.
The Chief Justice was accompanied by the Deputy Assistant Registrar (DAR), Ms. Mabel Sesay, who also engaged court staff on administrative and operational issues affecting service delivery.
Since assuming office, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has consistently underscored the need for judicial reforms focused on integrity, accountability, and improved service delivery. The unannounced visit is widely seen as a practical demonstration of this commitment.