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The Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone will commence debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill next week, Speaker of Parliament Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas has announced.
Speaker Thomas made the disclosure during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, July 23, 2026, stating that the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament under his leadership will consider the first-ever amendment to the 1991 Constitution.
He urged Members of Parliament to ensure full attendance during the debate and subsequent deliberations on the Bill.
“I therefore encourage all Members of Parliament to be in full attendance when we take up the debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill next week and anytime thereafter,” Speaker Thomas said.
The Speaker also disclosed that Parliament has received position papers from a wide range of institutions and individuals on the proposed constitutional amendment.
Among those who submitted their views are the Sierra Leone Bar Association, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, National Election Watch (NEW), the Disability Rights Movement, the National Union of Civil Society Organisations of Sierra Leone, the Centre for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL), the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone, the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone, and several other organisations.
Speaker Thomas expressed appreciation to all institutions and individuals who made submissions, assuring the public that their views and recommendations would be carefully considered during parliamentary deliberations.
He noted that citizens and organisations have the democratic right to express their opinions on constitutional matters and commended those who used the appropriate channels to submit their positions.
“Those individuals and institutions did the right thing. I call on others to do the same instead of resorting to social media to insult Members of Parliament,” he stated.
The forthcoming debate is expected to be a major undertaking for the Sixth Parliament as lawmakers consider proposed changes to the 1991 Constitution aimed at addressing governance and national development priorities.
