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The Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) new public opinion poll has revealed that the main opposition the All People’s Congress (APC) party, enjoys greater public confidence than the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) on the management of the economy and national security.
The opinion pool survey found that 50.9% of respondents expressed the least confidence in the SLPP’s ability to manage the economy and national security effectively, compared with 37.3% who said they had the least confidence in the APC. A further 8.5% were unsure, while 3.3% said they had equal confidence in both parties.
According to the findings, it shows a 13.6% gap between the two parties, suggesting that many Sierra Leoneans currently view the APC more favourably than the governing SLPP on key issues affecting livelihoods and national stability.
CHRDI stressed that the results point to growing public concern over economic conditions, including the rising cost of living, unemployment and broader governance challenges facing the country.
”The data show that public confidence in the ruling party’s management of the economy and security remains under significant pressure,” the organisation said in its analysis of the poll.
The right group however noted that confidence in the opposition is also far from overwhelming, with over one-third of respondents expressing doubts about the APC.
The findings reflect widespread frustration among citizens struggling with economic hardship. Sierra Leone has faced persistent inflationary pressures in recent years, with households reporting increasing difficulties in meeting the cost of basic goods and services.
The CHRDI survey also suggests that dissatisfaction extends beyond partisan politics. While the SLPP recorded the highest level of distrust, the APC’s 37.3% rating indicates that a substantial share of voters remain unconvinced that the opposition offers a complete alternative.
According to the right group, 88.2% of respondents expressed a lack of confidence in either one of the two major parties, highlighting what observers describe as a broader crisis of trust in political leadership.
CHRDI warned that declining confidence in political institutions could undermine democratic participation if left unaddressed, urging for greater transparency, accountable governance, inclusive economic policies and stronger engagement with citizens.
With less than two years before Sierra Leoneans begin intensifying preparations for the 2028 elections, the poll is likely to increase debate over economic performance, governance reforms and the ability of political parties to regain public trust.
