By: Alimatu Kargbo Proceedings in the ongoing trial of the Secretary General of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, have been adjourned to 2nd April 2026 by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown. The adjournment followed an application by defence counsel, Africanus S. Sesay, who, on behalf…
Leading APC flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has marked the anniversary of Sierra Leone’s 11 years brutal war in solemn reflection in Kailahun district. It was here, in the border town of Bomaru that, on 23rd March, 1991, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Foday Sankoh fired the first shot, starting a devastating conflict that…
By Oswald Mensah Coker Dear Comrades, As we stand at a pivotal moment for our beloved party, the All People’s Congress, I urge each one of you to rally behind Dr. Ibrahim Bangura for our flagbearer. It is time for us to unite and set aside our egos and self-centeredness. The Importance of Unity We…
The UBA Foundation, through UBA Sierra Leone, on the 13th March,2026, officially launched the 2025/2026 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, the launch ceremony, held at the conference hall of New Brookfield’s Hotel in Freetown, brought together key stakeholders in the education sector including officials from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary…
Datr: 14th March, 2026. As part of ongoing diaspora engagements within the All People’s Congress, Abubakarr Kamara-Taylor accompanied Mustapha Azick Conteh (popularly known as Port Loko Borbor), the APC Diaspora Young Congress Leader, on a courtesy visit to Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a prominent aspirant for the APC flagbearer position. The engagement took place in the…
– 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…
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…
Warm greetings to you, esteemed members of the All People’s Congress (APC). As our respected party continues its internal electoral process, the Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s (DIB) Movement wishes to address the wider membership regarding the tone and conduct that should guide us during this important democratic exercise. The internal elections of our party should be…
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…
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…
