By Saidu Kargbo
Freetown, 9th September, 2026 – The National Grand Coalition (NGC), during its two-day national delegates conference, has demanded a comprehensive review of the party’s constitution and implored reconciliation with its members, an issue that formed part of the official Day One conference agenda.
Speaking during the conference held at Catco International Conference Centre on Wilkinson Road, Freetown, 6th September, 2026, NGC Chairman and Leader, Mohamed Koroma, explained that the constitutional review is necessary to address areas that may no longer adequately reflect the aspirations of the party and its membership.
“We need to revisit the constitution,” he said, adding that the party wants to identify areas where improvements are needed and ensure that its constitution serves the aspirations of its members.
When asked about the absence of the other delegates, he disclosed that about 95% of delegates were already present, with more delegates expected to arrive from Kono and other parts of the country as the conference progresses.
“I can tell you now that 95 percent are here,” Koroma stated.
He said the expected increase in attendance would allow the party to proceed with the election and other important decisions at the conference.
Koroma also thanked NGC members for standing by him during his one-and-a-half years in leadership.
He added that the NGC remained a platform through which its members could pursue their political aspirations and contribute to the country’s political development, including their aspirations for the 2028 elections.
The Party’s National Secretary General, Alhaji Amadu Sheriff, recalled that in 2022, a committee was established to review certain portions of the party’s constitution. However, he argued that a broader review is now necessary.
He, therefore, appealed to the National Executive Committee to establish another committee with the authority to review the entire constitution. “I would like to ask for the help of friends through the Office, the help of the authority to the National Executive Committee to create another committee … to review the whole constitution,” Sheriff said.
He maintained that a comprehensive review would help the party address existing issues and strengthen its internal structures.
Sheriff also disclosed a financial issue involving one of the party’s bank accounts. He explained that following the suspension and subsequent expulsion of former Acting Chairman and Leader, Mr. Suma, the party has been unable to access one of its accounts. He said the matter has been reported to the relevant authorities, while the party continues to seek a way to resolve the problem.
Sheriff said the financial difficulties demonstrate the challenges involved in running a political party and stressed the need for stronger institutional and financial arrangements within the NGC.
Representing the Revolutionary United Front Party (RUFP), Deputy Chairman James Samuel Cole extended a message of solidarity and congratulations to the NGC and its membership.
Cole said the conference represents an important part of strengthening political institutions and democratic practice in Sierra Leone.
“Such tactics are essential to the growth of democracy because strong political institutions are built through dialogue, unity, tolerance and respect for democratic principles,” he said.
He emphasized that political parties have a shared responsibility to promote peace, democracy and national development.
He wished the NGC a successful and peaceful conference and expressed hope that the decisions taken would strengthen the party and enable it to make a positive contribution to Sierra Leone’s democratic process.
“We wish the NGC a successful and peaceful conference and hope that decisions taken here will strengthen your party and contribute positively to democracy,” he said.
The conference is expected to conclude with the election of a new National Executive alongside continued discussions on constitutional reform, reconciliation, party financing and strengthening the party’s internal structures.
