The
All People’s Congress (APC) has announced a major political decision to
withdraw from all engagements with the Government, citing concerns over the
implementation of electoral reform recommendations. The announcement was made
in a public notice issued by the party’s National Secretariat following two
high-level consultation meetings held at the APC headquarters on Old Railway
Line in Freetown.
According
to the notice dated 12 March 2026, the meetings brought together the party
leadership with elected Members of Parliament, nominated Members of Parliament,
and APC officials serving in local government positions across the country.
The first
meeting was held on Wednesday 11 March 2026 and involved discussions between
the party leadership and sitting Members of Parliament as well as nominated MPs
whose names currently appear on the list maintained by the Electoral Commission
for Sierra Leone.
A second
meeting followed on Thursday 12 March 2026, bringing together the APC
leadership and elected local government officials including mayors, district
council chairpersons, councillors, and nominated councillors representing
different parts of Sierra Leone.
Party
officials described the discussions as frank, responsible, and guided by the
APC tradition of consultation, unity, and institutional discipline. The
consultations focused largely on the current political climate and the status
of recommendations made by the Tripartite Committee.
After
reviewing the situation, parliamentary representatives and APC local government
officials unanimously endorsed the party leadership’s decision to withdraw from
participation in engagements with the Government.
The statement emphasized that the decision reflects growing frustration within the party over what it described as the Government’s continued lack of demonstrable commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee.
These recommendations were developed through dialogue involving political
stakeholders and international partners with the aim of strengthening electoral
credibility and improving public confidence in Sierra Leone’s democratic
institutions.
Political analysts say the move by the APC could have significant implications for governance and parliamentary cooperation in Sierra Leone. If maintained the withdrawal may limit bipartisan engagement on national issues while also increasing political tension between the ruling government and the main opposition party.
However some observers believe the consultations show the APC
is attempting to maintain internal unity and coordinate strategy among its
elected representatives across parliament and local councils nationwide.
APC leaders noted that the consultations were important for ensuring that both national and local representatives share a common understanding of the party’s political direction. They added that continued dialogue within the party will remain essential as Sierra Leone approaches future electoral processes and debates on democratic reforms.
The party also reiterated its commitment to peaceful
political engagement and respect for democratic institutions while insisting
that meaningful reforms must be implemented to strengthen electoral
transparency accountability and public trust in national governance.
For many supporters the announcement signals a strategic pause rather than a permanent political break. Analysts suggest the coming months will determine whether dialogue between the Government and the opposition can resume especially if progress is made on implementing the Tripartite Committee proposals.
Until then
the APC says it will continue consulting its members nationwide while
monitoring developments in the country’s political and electoral environment.
The outcome of this decision could shape the tone of engagement in Sierra Leone in the months ahead as citizens observers and watch closely to see whether reforms promised under the Tripartite process will be implemented and whether cooperation between political actors can be rebuilt for stability progress and democracy of Sierra Leone.
