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In a significant move towards electoral reform and national unity, the Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) and the All Peoples Congress (APC) have issued a joint statement outlining their commitment to cooperation and electoral justice.
The joint statement, released by the Tripartite Committee established under Resolution Three of the Agreement for National Unity, highlights several key areas of progress and future steps:
Both parties have affirmed their dedication to electoral justice, electoral reforms, peace, and national cohesion. The Tripartite Committee, mandated to examine electoral systems, structures, and processes from the 2023 multi-tier electoral cycle, aims to enhance credibility and ensure future elections are free, fair, and credible.
Over the past six months, the Tripartite Committee has made significant strides. They have finalized their Terms of Reference, engaged in outreach with national stakeholders, and consulted international experts. Focus areas included elections management, institutional reforms, and legal frameworks. The Committee is now poised to deliver a comprehensive report to the President of Sierra Leone.
Both the GOSL and the APC anticipate the implementation of recommendations and reforms aimed at improving the conduct of elections in a transparent manner. These efforts are expected to bolster inclusive democracy and contribute to national development and stability.
In their joint statement, the GOSL and the APC underscored their unwavering commitment to peace and national cohesion. They condemned any actions aimed at inciting violence or disrupting democratic processes. Both parties reiterated their commitment to fully implementing all resolutions outlined in the Agreement for National Unity.
The Government of Sierra Leone and the APC expressed gratitude to development partners, experts, and moral guarantors who supported the reform process. They called upon all stakeholders and citizens to maintain peace and support critical electoral reforms essential for the future of Sierra Leone’s democracy.
In conclusion, the joint statement marks a pivotal moment in Sierra Leone’s democratic journey, signaling a collaborative effort towards building a stronger, more inclusive nation.
Good effort…
Hope Both parties pretend not
Jobless people everywhere,
Know better work to do see their faces
We only need peace
Only the wise will know that this reform on electoral system on the 2023 elections/other passd elections is just time wasting.
Complete trash, waste of time and money. We all know laws mean fart in Salone. No electoral reform is going to change anything; in fact we had a reform in 2022 (the Public Elections Act) which got us where we are today. The struggle for power between the Paopa and APC just got intensified. This paopa is never going to give up power. Loosing is not an option for they know what will be the consequences should the APC gain power. The recent SL Bar “elections” is another revelation of how to rig an election. Saleoneans, we should be prepared to live under a dictatorship or speak up.
Will make for interesting reading. We know the election was stolen, we know the government chose not to release the poll numbers because SLPP knew they did not win the majority they claimed they got in parliament and they Bio did not win the 55% required to avoid a runoff election. So, will they release a report that states all that, that in black and white points out that the election was stolen?
Mohamed Konneh Gazetted the Elections Result and gave it to the President two weeks ago as the same way Chritiana Thorpe Gasetted the Elections Results in 2012 and handover it to the President.
Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 has no future to change. Only God will going to help us.
Our Leaders are the same gangs, wicked and not serious.