Sierra Leone’s main opposition, All Peoples Congress (APC), has rejected the government’s proposed power-sharing arrangement, accusing the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) of attempting to entrench one-party rule under the guise of democratic reform.
In a statement issued on October 2, the opposition party said the model, which would allocate not only parliamentary seats but also executive positions, was “alarming” and designed to weaken democracy. The APC argued that such a system would undermine the constitutional First-Past-the-Post constituency model, which citizens overwhelmingly endorsed during recent national consultations.
The party also raised concerns about the government’s push for an expanded Proportional Representation (PR) system and the creation of new districts without broad public input. According to the APC, these measures amount to unconstitutional restructuring of Sierra Leone’s democratic framework.
“The APC will mobilize all lawful and peaceful means of protest to resist the dangerous and undemocratic proposals,” the statement signed by APC National Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya read. The opposition further called on civil society, religious leaders, and the international community to take note of what it described as efforts to subvert democracy.
The APC urged the SLPP to instead focus on implementing the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, which it said provides a clear roadmap for credible elections and long-term stability.
