APC Ends Boycott, MPs and Councillors Return to Governance

By Abdulai Fofanah

Freetown, 29th April 2026 – The All People’s Congress Party (APC) has confirmed that its Members of Parliament will resume participation at the next parliamentary sitting, while all its representatives in Local Councils are to return to their duties with immediate effect.

The decision follows the conclusions and agreed outcomes contained in the communiqué issued by the International Moral Guarantors after their joint assessment mission in Sierra Leone.

“This decision is made in good faith and in honour of the commitments outlined in the communiqué, particularly the provision calling on the APC and its elected representatives to end the boycott and fully engage in governance processes at all levels,” the APC noted.

In a press statement dated 29th April, the APC called on the Government of Sierra Leone to demonstrate equal commitment by urgently laying the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report before Parliament, to ensure transparency, legitimacy, and national ownership of their implementation.

They also urged the immediate establishment of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, as agreed, to review the electoral cycle, strengthen electoral preparedness, and guide necessary reforms ahead of the 2028 elections, without prejudice to Section 32(11) of the Constitution.

The communiqué makes clear that these actions are not optional but form part of a structured roadmap towards restoring trust, strengthening democratic institutions, and ensuring inclusive governance.

The APC reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement, accountability, and reforms that will guarantee credible elections and national stability. However, it stressed that cooperation must be reciprocal. “The sustainability of this process depends on timely and genuine implementation of all agreed measures,” the party stated.

The APC, therefore, urged all stakeholders, including Government, Parliament, and oversight institutions, to act with urgency and sincerity in fulfilling their obligations.