By Rashid Turay
Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has announced that its elected officials will return to Parliament and local councils, ending months of boycott in line with recommendations from international mediators.
In a press statement issued Thursday, the party said the decision follows the conclusions of a communiqué by the International Moral Guarantors after a joint assessment mission in the country. The APC described the move as being made “in good faith” and in honour of commitments aimed at restoring political normalcy.
According to the statement, APC Members of Parliament will resume participation at the next sitting of Parliament, while all party representatives in local councils have been directed to return to their duties with immediate effect.
The party said its decision reflects a commitment to re-engage fully in governance processes at all levels and contribute to national stability.
However, the APC also called on the Government of Sierra Leone to demonstrate equal commitment by urgently implementing key recommendations outlined in the communiqué. These include presenting the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report before Parliament to ensure transparency and public ownership.
The opposition further urged the immediate establishment of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Electoral Matters to review the country’s electoral cycle, strengthen preparedness, and guide reforms ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The APC emphasized that the recommended actions are not optional but form part of a broader roadmap to rebuild trust, strengthen democratic institutions, and promote inclusive governance in Sierra Leone.
The party’s return to formal governance structures marks a significant step in easing political tensions following the post-election impasse that led to its withdrawal from state institutions.
