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Members of Parliament from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and opposition All People’s Congress (APC) have expressed opposition to a provision in the ongoing Constitutional Amendment Bill that seeks to allow independent candidates to contest presidential elections in Sierra Leone.
During parliamentary debate on the proposed amendments, several lawmakers, including Hon. Marray Conteh, Hon. Daniel Koroma, and others, raised concerns over the inclusion of the clause, arguing against opening the presidential race to individuals who are not affiliated with registered political parties.
The lawmakers’ position has sparked further discussion among parliamentarians as the House continues its review of the proposed constitutional changes, which are expected to shape key aspects of Sierra Leone’s electoral and governance framework.
The debate comes amid broader national conversations on electoral reforms and the future direction of Sierra Leone’s democratic system, with lawmakers weighing the potential impact of various proposed amendments before a final decision is reached.
The Constitutional Amendment Bill remains under consideration in Parliament, where members are expected to continue deliberations on the different provisions before voting on the proposed changes.
