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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has commended Members of Parliament for their collaborative spirit during the recent pre-legislative hearing on the Constitutional Amendment Act 2025.
The hearing, which focused on refining Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution, was marked by what the Speaker described as constructive and respectful dialogue between the ruling and opposition parties. He hailed the engagement as a victory for the democratic process and urged lawmakers to sustain the same patriotic spirit throughout the remaining stages of the bill.
Addressing the House, Speaker Thomas emphasized the gravity of constitutional reforms and called for calm, patience, and mutual respect during deliberations.
“Acknowledging the seriousness of constitutional matters, I urge you to handle these discussions with calmness and patience,” he said. “Exercise restraint, present your points calmly, and let us find common ground where we disagree.”
While recognizing that disagreements are a natural part of parliamentary democracy, the Speaker reminded MPs to uphold the dignity of their offices by strictly adhering to the Standing Orders of Parliament and the provisions of the 1991 Constitution.
The Constitutional Amendment Act 2025 will now proceed to the detailed consideration stage, which will involve a clause-by-clause examination of the proposed changes before the bill is passed into law.
Speaker Thomas reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to serving the public interest through transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
