Intellectual Property Misuse Statistics Sierra Leone Accused of Stealing 2026 Census Logo

Statistics Sierra Leone is facing allegations of intellectual property misuse following the recent launch of the 2026 Population and Housing Census.
According to a complaint raised by local graphic designer Abdul Bilal M. Koroma, his logo design, submitted as part of a public call for submissions earlier this year, was used without his consent or proper attribution.

In May 2025, Statistics Sierra Leone had announced a public competition for graphic designers to submit logo concepts for the upcoming census.
Koroma, a Sierra Leonean designer, participated in the competition, submitting what he described as a “well-designed logo in good faith,” hoping for a transparent and fair evaluation process.