The All People’s Congress (APC) says it supports constitutional reform but remains opposed to provisions it believes are not in Sierra Leone’s national interest, as Parliament prepares to vote on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The party’s position comes after Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, alleged that the APC is planning to protest when lawmakers vote on the bill.

Speaking ahead of the anticipated vote, Hon. Conteh said he expects the opposition to either leave the chamber or take another form of action during the proceedings.

“I know the APC is planning to walk out or take some other action. I’m not certain exactly what they intend to do, but I know they have a plan when the House proceeds to vote on the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025,” the Deputy Speaker stated.

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His comments follow days of debate over the proposed constitutional amendments, which have generated sharp disagreements among Members of Parliament and other political stakeholders.

Parliament concluded debate on the bill on Wednesday after an extended sitting that began in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawmakers adjourned proceedings until Friday, July 31, 2026, when the House is expected to consider the bill at the committee stage before taking a vote.

The APC had not publicly responded to the Deputy Speaker’s allegation at the time of his remarks. However, the party has consistently maintained that it supports constitutional reforms that strengthen democracy and reflect the aspirations of Sierra Leoneans.

Appearing on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone program on Wednesday morning, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Mohamed Pope Kamara said the party is not opposed to constitutional amendments in principle but has concerns about specific proposals contained in the bill.

“We are committed to reforms, and we are committed to amendments that meet democratic credentials and dictates,” Kamara said.

Kamara identified the proposed change to the presidential election threshold as one of the party’s major concerns. The amendment seeks to replace the current 55 percent requirement with a 50 percent plus one threshold.

“The replacement of 55% to 50+1, we are very much concerned that it does not secure a national face. As a party, we believe that whoever becomes president must have a national character,” he added.

The Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, remains one of the most significant measures currently before Parliament, with Friday’s vote expected to shape the country’s future electoral and governance framework.