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The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has announced the final communique on the post-election peace dialogue as follows:
- The President will make a national address on dialogue, unity, and peace.
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The APC will end its non-participation in governance.
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The President, in consultation with the APC, will constitute a cross-party committee on electoral system and leadership bodies review.
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Release of any persons arrested, detained, or imprisoned for alleged election or civil protest informed by the list to be submitted by the APC and considered by the government of Sierra Leone.
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Discontinuation of any politically motivated court cases against the APC, other parties, and their supporters based on a list to be submitted by the APC and other parties and considered by the government of Sierra Leone.
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Support the resettlement of any political party supporters internally and externally displaced due to political intimidation, attacks and harrasement based on a list to be submitted by the APC and other parties and considered by the government of Sierra Leone as soon as possible.
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That upon assumption of their governance positions, all elected APC officials, members of parliament, mayors, chairpersons, councilors will have the issue of entitlement addressed accordingly by the appropriate institutions.
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The parliament to address any issue as it relates to leadership, composition of committee and representation in international parliament on behalf of APC. The composition of representation in international parliament must reflect APC share in accordance with constitution of Sierra Leone.
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Both parties agree to the institutionalization of an inter-party dialogue framework between the APC, SLPP and other political parties. This will be facilitated by the government.
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Both parties commit to re-engineer and rekindle the relationship between the national, socio-political ecosystem such as between His Excellency, the President and former political leaders, former Presidents and vice presidents, the APC and SLPP leadership, etc.
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The government of Sierra Leone and the APC strictly condemn all citizens at home and abroad who incite violence, spread hate speech and disrupt national cohesion online and offline and government will pursue all efforts to bring those involved to justice.
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There shall be actions and commitment by the parties to implement the agreement reached during this mediated dialogue. To this end, the government of Sierra Leone and the APC party commit to the establishment of an independent committee of moral guarantors whose membership shall be agreed by the parties to support and monitor the implementation of this agreement.
The dialogue was facilitated by the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Commonwealth, following the request of Sierra Leone’s Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC).
It would be recalled that the APC had previously rejected the June 24 election results, citing significant irregularities and breaches of electoral procedures. As a result, they opted out of participating in governance across various tiers, including the legislature and local councils.
In his speech at the dialogue opening ceremony on Monday, the Leader and 2023 Presidential Candidate of Sierra Leone’s opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Samura Kamara mentioned that the post-election dialogue must produce a path to restoring democracy and the people’s ‘stolen votes’. He also called on the release of the disaggregated results by the Electoral Commission For Sierra Leone (ECSL).
In a direct response, Chief Minister Sengeh assured that all parties, including the APC, already possess the disaggregated results they are seeking. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the nation’s laws throughout the dialogue and expressed regret for any hurtful comments previously made by the government.
With the announcement of the final communique imminent, the eyes of the nation and the international community remain focused on the outcomes of this significant dialogue.
We need a re runoff
Good to known this end
No need for the dialogue.
Peace is the utmost answer… God bless Sierra Leone 🇸🇱👍
All sierra leoneans should focus on this and allow a peaceful dialogue for the betterment of our beloved nation
Salone na country
Nothing seems to make sense from this dialogue. I’m sure papers were signed by both parties in order to send the peace makers away with a smile.
Wow 😣 but these demands by the All People’s Congress is too much.
Aaaaa Apc fool fool dem unu yeri eh
We pray that our leaders in Sierra Leone to adhere to this dialogue and work accordancelly with interest of the nation, we thank you the EU, and the ECOWAS community and other partners to help settled up this situation in our country,.
May Allah bless our nation and leaders 🙏
What is the essence of this dialogue
Hmm oh salone
Until the peace of God through His son Jesus Christ guide the heart and mind of people before restoration takes place. The Religious Bodies who are representing us there stand their ground to uphold biblical and moral standards. They are responsible for what is happening now simply because they have lost their integrity in the hands of the politicians and there is nowhere to find it.
They should be the hub of any government that finds itself in power to operate with, but you guys have failed us, Sierra Leoneans, and your very self. God will hold you accountable for the little things you did in your tenure.
[…] The agreement also states that the government will release any persons arrested, detained, or imprisoned for alleged election or civil protest informed by the list to be submitted by the APC. Similarly, the government will discontinue all politically motivated court cases against the APC, other parties, and their supporters based on a list to be submitted by the APC and other parties. Read the full agreement here. […]
For just go waste money nor mor
After all what is the difference , the aim of the dialogue is to seek the grass root Sierra Leonean interest , but all this while is like chasing the wind, selfish, and hyprocrit politicians.
Just sick and tired of these vampire politicians
Waste time and money pa alakiness….
So we have political sgfrThe falcon cannot hear the falconer. We are Sierra Leoneans and less is required but sanity
There was no need for this dialogue to accept electoral irregularities. It’s like calling black white
So what are we going to tell the future generations If the alleged stealing of the election results is true is it now acceptable for the interests of peace with out courts trials????
What Dr Samura STAND TO GAIN ON THIS??? Adebayo GOOD BYE
Make APC dem Biya
2012 Christiana Top dae tel pipul dem for go police…. 2023 Konneh say Oudat nor agree mke ihn go Court…. The same people and same method….. leh we all join en push Mama salone go bifo…. Salone for me….Salone for you…. Salone for we all💚🤍💙🙏✊
Na peace we want🙏🤍
I’m happy for the dialogue meeting by the two main party, I pray for God’s intervention in all of these things also for the leaders to be sincere with what have been agreed upon ….
Great news, blessings to our beloved country 🇸🇱🇸🇱. God continue to bless and direct our leaders in good way.
The whole thing is just a screet to fool us and give way to the former governance to go free just like blind and deaf game with suffering of we the less-prevelege, with all what the plunder from the state no one will be accounted for it. And with all the money the seating government spends on Commision of inquiring (COI) and overseas trip for ACC investigation team. All have gone just like that, “saleone nah contri” so this seating government will steel from us again and get away with it just like how there predecessor’s did to us.
No run off my dear! The man who won was declared as a winner. How can a loser stand against the result when he himself knows very well that he had no ground during the polling process?
Sierra leoneans politicians can never represent their country, but instead their selfish souls
Salone why ???…
Samura u forget say u nor qualified anymore for lead APC ryt? Selfish politicians the dialogue makes no sense
May God bless mama Sierra Leone. Am proud to have witnessed this wonderful and historic event. Surely this will go down history.
nothing commented about the disaggregated polling stations result. oh politics
The area which I love are the government of Sierra Leone and the APC strictly condemned citizens at home and abroad who incites violence, spread hates speech and disrupt peace and national cohesion both online and offline and the government will pursue all efforts does involve to bring them to justice. Rekindle of peace with former president and vice with the government of Sierra Leone. I if this demands are met there will be peace and cohesion in our beloved country mama Salone.
Je prie la compréhension et l´acceptation des uns et des autres et que la règne nous sommes déjà fatigué de tout ses souffrance.
Please let us work for
This just clearly shows that salone is way behind. Peace that has to do with elections figures, now politicians who have been captured or are facing charges for corruption are now using this dialog as opportunity to escape just or the laws of salone. Watin election peace get for do with court case? HOW DEM CONNECT SEF
Stop this foolishness the people are trying to restore peace in our country and you are saying re-runoff what nonsense
One good turn deserves another, and sure democracy is on the brink as electroral thieves are allow to go free without any measures to be punished or a final resolutions to discountinue this daylight thievery.
You need a re runoff, go and conduct it for yourself,I sure that you can read but you can’t understand that why.
People losses their life, property’s and destination just for your sake samura kamara,an today this is the reward u give to them.u will never be a leader till the end of your life and God will punish all of you who betrayed the people of this nation.
“Politics na na evil ” thank God for I’m a non partisan .
The recent conclusion of the dialogue between the All Peoples Party and the government of Sierra Leone signifies a monumental achievement for our nation. It is in these moments of dialogue, compromise, and unity that the true winners emerge—the people of Sierra Leone. This dialogue has prevented the looming specter of unrest and anarchy that could have cast a dark shadow over our land.
President Bio deserves commendation for his astute leadership, characterized by a willingness to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to heavy-handed measures. This approach has proven to be a beacon of hope for our nation. His ability to navigate the turbulent waters of political stalemate and bring about peace, law, and order deserves applause not only from Sierra Leoneans but from the international community as well.
The international community is likely to give President Bio a high grade for his efforts. His success in resolving the political impasse and reestablishing stability will undoubtedly reflect positively on Sierra Leone’s standing on the global stage. With this newfound stability, President Bio can now focus on executing his agenda with minimal distractions, providing a promising path for our great country’s development.
It is essential to reflect on the precarious situation Sierra Leone teetered on the edge of. Uncertainty and distraction loomed large, threatening to erode the progress we had made. In this context, the tireless efforts of the representatives of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) at the dialogue were instrumental. They skillfully navigated a complex and potentially scandalous situation, effectively averting a catastrophe that would have done more harm than good to our country, particularly concerning our relationships with donor countries and the international community.
In the wake of this success, it is paramount for all Sierra Leoneans to heed a call for moderation and responsibility. Our collective focus should extend to the realm of communication, especially on social media and in our reporting mechanisms. Let us refrain from rhetoric that can fan the flames of discord and opt for responsible discourse that champions unity, peace, and progress. This newfound era of stability is a precious gift to our nation, and we must cherish and safeguard it.
The dialogue has showcased our resilience as a nation, our ability to come together, and our dedication to the well-being of Sierra Leone. Let this be a turning point, where we build upon the foundation of dialogue, collaboration, and responsible communication to propel our country forward. Sierra Leone’s future is bright, and it is our collective duty to ensure it remains so.
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The recent conclusion of the dialogue between the All Peoples Party and the government of Sierra Leone signifies a monumental achievement for our nation. It is in these moments of dialogue, compromise, and unity that the true winners emerge—the people of Sierra Leone. This dialogue has prevented the looming specter of unrest and anarchy that could have cast a dark shadow over our land.
President Bio deserves commendation for his astute leadership, characterized by a willingness to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to heavy-handed measures. This approach has proven to be a beacon of hope for our nation. His ability to navigate the turbulent waters of political stalemate and bring about peace, law, and order deserves applause not only from Sierra Leoneans but from the international community as well.
The international community is likely to give President Bio a high grade for his efforts. His success in resolving the political impasse and reestablishing stability will undoubtedly reflect positively on Sierra Leone’s standing on the global stage. With this newfound stability, President Bio can now focus on executing his agenda with minimal distractions, providing a promising path for our great country’s development.
It is essential to reflect on the precarious situation Sierra Leone teetered on the edge of. Uncertainty and distraction loomed large, threatening to erode the progress we had made. In this context, the tireless efforts of the representatives of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) at the dialogue were instrumental. They skillfully navigated a complex and potentially scandalous situation, effectively averting a catastrophe that would have done more harm than good to our country, particularly concerning our relationships with donor countries and the international community.
In the wake of this success, it is paramount for all Sierra Leoneans to heed a call for moderation and responsibility. Our collective focus should extend to the realm of communication, especially on social media and in our reporting mechanisms. Let us refrain from rhetoric that can fan the flames of discord and opt for responsible discourse that champions unity, peace, and progress. This newfound era of stability is a precious gift to our nation, and we must cherish and safeguard it.
The dialogue has showcased our resilience as a nation, our ability to come together, and our dedication to the well-being of Sierra Leone. Let this be a turning point, where we build upon the foundation of dialogue, collaboration, and responsible communication to propel our country forward. Sierra Leone’s future is bright, and it is our collective duty to ensure it remains so.
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I am happy for the peace and communique signed between the two parties. May God continue to give us peace and development.
Corruption cases are not politically motivated case, Samura will still continue to stand trial at the high court. We’re waiting to see the list APC will present to the government for politically motivated cases, their supporters in prison and those on exile.
APC party said they were not responsible for the august 10 violence so we are waiting for the list of their supporters in prison then the government will take action against APC for the burning of government properties and the killing of the police officers.
For those that went out to fight for APC and died in the process, that’s the end of the case as the APC elected members will take office and they will start enjoying with their families while your families continue to suffer. A lesson for the other fools in the APC as adebayor will soon call you’ll to protest again for konneh to resign because no disaggregated results were published
Thank you God. I think this issue is over today.
I advise that all supporters should also forget about elections and think the way forward of the country. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 is all we have. SLPP, APC are just political path to governance. Sierra Leone is bigger than them. I pray that the president pay attention to the suffering of the masses.
No Need For Thèse Dialogue Now What Is The Essent Now? The End Of Dialogue Makes No Sense🤔
We Need A Re-Run Not Peace Sierra Leone Is Finished 😭
Apc slpp na we all dae suffer