Freetown, 20th April 2026 – The All People’s Congress (APC) says its latest round of talks with the Government, facilitated by international moral guarantors, has yielded clear commitments to overhaul Sierra Leone’s electoral institutions and restore public trust. But the party has warned that this is the “final opportunity” for reforms before it considers other lawful options.
The high‑level engagements, held from April 14–19, allowed the APC to press its concerns over what it described as “grave threats” to democratic stability, including attempts to make unilateral decisions about the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) without agreed safeguards.
Following days of dialogue, both sides agreed to: Restructure the ECSL by December 31, 2026, with reforms to its leadership framework to guarantee transparency and credibility. Adopt an inclusive approach to census data– ensuring all stakeholders are involved in how the 2026 Population and Housing Census figures are used for governance and electoral planning.
Advance parliamentary and legislative reforms – including the creation of mechanisms to review electoral laws and strengthen constitutional compliance and establish accountability mechanisms – with progress subject to joint review by national actors and international guarantors at the end of 2026.
The APC described the outcome as a “structured and internationally monitored framework” anchored on timelines and measurable commitments. It urged members and supporters to remain calm and disciplined while actively monitoring implementation.
“This process has now transitioned from negotiation to accountability,” the party declared, stressing that failure to deliver reforms within the agreed timeframe would force it to “return to its membership and the people of Sierra Leone to determine the next course of action.”
Framing the moment as decisive, the APC said it had engaged in good faith and secured a pathway that places responsibility squarely on the Government. “We are giving peace and reform a final opportunity, backed by vigilance, accountability, and resolve. The integrity of Sierra Leone’s democracy is non‑negotiable.”
