APC Could Be Disadvantaged, Opposition Leader Says on Proposed Constitutional Changes

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has raised strong objections to a key provision in the proposed constitutional amendment bill, warning that it could permanently disadvantage the All People’s Congress (APC).

Speaking to Truth Media, Hon. Kargbo criticized the clause requiring a presidential candidate to secure 20 percent of votes cast in at least two-thirds of all districts to be declared the winner. He described the threshold as “tantamount to saying the APC will never come to power if the law is passed.”

The opposition leader further cautioned that the provision is prone to abuse, arguing that it departs from the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, which previously reviewed the country’s electoral reforms. According to him, the proposed change undermines the principles of fairness and inclusivity that the committee sought to promote.

Hon. Kargbo’s comments add to the growing public and parliamentary debate surrounding the amendment bill, which is expected to significantly reshape Sierra Leone’s electoral framework ahead of future elections.