62% Sierra Leoneans Oppose PR System

  – CHRDI Reveals A recent opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has unveiled insightful public sentiment regarding Sierra Leone’s electoral framework. The survey reveals that a significant 68 percent of Sierra Leoneans believe that the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system is the most suitable option for the country’s…

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APC Boycotts All Government Engagements

The National Secretariat of the All People’s Congress (APC) has announced that the party will withdraw from all engagements with the Government, citing concerns over the lack of progress in implementing the Tripartite Committee recommendations. This was contained in a public notice issued on 12th March 2026 following two high-level consultative meetings held at the…

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JFK Condemns Appointment Of New ECSL Boss As Unlawful

H.E. Brig. Rtd. Dr Julius Maada Bio President Republic of Sierra Leone State House Tower Hill His Excellency Sir: Re: APPOINTMENT OF EDMOND ALPHA AS ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER-A BREACH OF CONSTITUTTIONAL INTEGRITY AND A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY POSITION STATEMENT Subject: The Unlawful and Wrongful Appointment of Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner Date: February…

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Over Edmond S. Alpha’s Appointment…

Keketoma Sandy Counters APC’s 48-hour Ultimatum By: Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq. On 20 February 2026, His Excellency the President appointed Mr. Edmond S. Alpha as substantive Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL), subject to the approval of Parliament. That decision followed a consultation process that produced endorsement from 12 of…

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Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Calls For  Diplomatic Approach to Border Tensions

On Wednesday February 25, 2026In Freetown, leading flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, shed light on the recent cross-border incidents involving the Guinean military and personnel from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Kaliyereh Village, Falaba, including confrontations in the contested area of Yenga. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura…

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