{"id":56437,"date":"2026-04-11T14:23:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/lawyers-society-commends-a-m-fatomas-keynote-address"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:27:48","slug":"lawyers-society-commends-a-m-fatomas-keynote-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/lawyers-society-commends-a-m-fatomas-keynote-address","title":{"rendered":"Lawyers Society Commends A M Fatoma&#8217;s Keynote Address"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Lawyers Society has expressed appreciation to the Chief Executive of the Campaign for Human Rights &amp; Development International (CHRDI), A M Fatoma, following his keynote address at the organisation\u2019s 2nd Annual General Meeting, where he spoke on institutional governance and democratic reform.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement of gratitude, the Society described Fatoma\u2019s presentation as \u201cmotivating and inspiring,\u201d noting that his address on the theme \u201cInstitutional Independence and Reforms: Pillars of Democracy\u201d was both insightful and thought-provoking.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Society, Fatoma strongly emphasised that institutional independence should be regarded as a citizen\u2019s right rather than a privilege, adding that meaningful reform remains central to accountability, transparency, and national progress.<\/p>\n<p>His message, the Lawyers Society noted, resonated deeply with participants, particularly his call for unity, consistency, and principled engagement in strengthening democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were particularly inspired by your call for unity, consistency, and principled engagement,\u201d the statement added, highlighting the impact of his remarks on members in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>The Society further acknowledged that the keynote address reinforced the importance of safeguarding institutional independence as a foundation for democratic governance and sustainable reform processes.<\/p>\n<p>The 2nd Annual General Meeting brought together legal practitioners and stakeholders to reflect on institutional strengthening, rule of law, and democratic accountability within the justice and governance framework.<\/p>\n<p>CHRDI, through its leadership under A M Fatoma, continues to advocate for human rights protection, institutional reforms, and democratic consolidation in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Lawyers Society has expressed appreciation to the Chief Executive of the Campaign for Human Rights &amp; Development International (CHRDI), A M Fatoma, following his keynote address at the organisation\u2019s 2nd Annual General Meeting, where he spoke on institutional governance and democratic reform. 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