The Parliament of Sierra Leone has conducted a pre-legislative engagement on the Constitutional Amendment Act 2025, which seeks to amend the 1991 Constitution and address related matters.

Hon. Abdul Sulaiman Marray-Conteh, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, opened the session by acknowledging the contributions of Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, while outlining the process for the passage of a bill into law.

Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, described the engagement as a crucial legislative tool for the Fifth and Sixth Parliaments. He cautioned that Parliament should not micromanage the process, emphasizing that amendments to the Constitution require a two-thirds majority. He also criticized the omission of several Tripartite Committee recommendations and stressed the importance of including stakeholders’ inputs. Hon. Kargbo warned that his party might recuse itself if proper procedures were not followed but assured full cooperation if due process is observed.

Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, highlighted Parliament’s history of passing progressive laws and assured that the amendment process would be conducted diligently and transparently. He said the Bill is a government proposal that will undergo critical review, with continued consultations to accommodate opposing views.

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Attorney General Alpha Sesay noted that the Bill has generated significant public interest and affirmed the government’s openness to stakeholder input. He explained that the proposed amendments are based on the Justice Cowan Constitutional Review Report and 80 recommendations from the Tripartite Committee. The Attorney General emphasized the government’s commitment to reforms that empower and protect Sierra Leonean citizens.

The engagement concluded with Members of Parliament and other stakeholders raising questions and seeking clarifications on specific provisions of the proposed amendments.