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The All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Hon. Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), has called on Members of Parliament, journalists, civil society organizations (CSOs), and citizens to closely examine the recently introduced Constitutional Bill, warning that it carries serious political implications for Sierra Leone’s democratic governance.
In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mr. Kamara said the Bill should not be viewed as a routine legal reform, but as a significant political action with the potential to reshape the country’s governance structure. He cautioned that the proposed changes could recalibrate the political landscape in ways that may disproportionately benefit the incumbent party.
According to Mr. Kamara, the pace at which the Bill is being processed has raised concerns about transparency and public participation. He noted that constitutional reform requires wide consultation, careful consideration, and bipartisan agreement, rather than what he described as a hurried approach.
“Constitutional reform is not an ordinary legislative exercise,” Mr. Kamara stated on X. “It demands broad consultation, sober reflection, and national consensus. Speed, in this context, undermines legitimacy.”
The APC flagbearer aspirant further warned that amending the Constitution under conditions dominated by a single political actor risks entrenching power instead of strengthening democratic institutions. He argued that such a process could weaken trust in governance and limit democratic accountability.
Mr. Kamara urged Parliamentarians, the media, CSOs, and the general public to critically assess both the substance of the Bill and the manner in which it is being advanced. He emphasized the role of journalists and civic groups in informing the public and ensuring that constitutional changes reflect the will and interests of the people.
His raised the comments amid growing public discussion over the Constitutional Bill, as stakeholders debate its implications for Sierra Leone’s political future. The government has not yet formally responded to Mr. Kamara’s concerns at the time of this report.
