Lawyer Martina Egenda Declares SLBA Presidential Bid with Backing from Former Leader

Lawyer Martina Egenda Declares SLBA Presidential Bid with Backing from Former Leader

Prominent lawyer Martina Baindu Egenda has declared her intention to contest for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), with public backing from past Bar President Edinna Michaella Swallow.

Egenda, who is campaigning under the theme “A United Bar,” is positioning her candidacy on promoting unity, strengthening professional standards, and advancing justice within the legal fraternity.

Speaking in support of her bid, former Bar President Edinna Michaella Swallow described Egenda as a capable and grounded legal practitioner, expressing confidence in her ability to unite members of the Association and provide effective leadership.

Egenda’s campaign message focuses on fostering collaboration among members, improving professional development opportunities, and building a stronger and more cohesive Bar Association.

Her declaration adds to the growing momentum ahead of the SLBA elections, with stakeholders closely watching the emerging contest for the Association’s top position.