Sierra Leone Police Reacts to Opposition APC Party Threats of Nationwide Demonstrations

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Sierra Leone Police in a press release responded to an alleged audio recording attributed to the main opposition APC party. The recording reportedly contains threatening remarks, indicating the possibility of nationwide demonstrations if the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone does not address the concerns and demands put forward by the All People’s Congress Party.

According to the Sierra Leone Police, they have become aware of the audio circulating on social media, which is attributed to Lansana Dumbuya Esq., the National Secretary General of the APC, and Holland Kashow-Cole, the former Chairman of the APC Western Area Rural District Council.

The police emphasize that the audio includes severe threats of organizing widespread demonstrations if the Electoral Commission does not address the concerns and demands of the All People’s Congress. They consider such threats to be inappropriate and counterproductive, especially during the ongoing election period.

In light of this, the Sierra Leone Police reminds all citizens, including Lansana Dumbuya Esq. and all political parties, of the provisions outlined in Part III of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965, which pertain to processions in Sierra Leone.

The Sierra Leone Police urges all citizens and political parties to address their concerns and grievances through peaceful engagement and the judicial process, rather than resorting to violent threats that could undermine national security.

The Sierra Leone Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fulfilling its statutory responsibility of maintaining law and order within the State. Therefore, they call upon everyone to remain calm, peaceful, and continue with their normal lawful activities.

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Mohamed Prince Jalloh | 2023-05-20 22:34:37

But why the ECSL don't want to do what they told them to do?
Bismarck John | 2023-05-20 22:08:03

Well, it's only APC that has the electoral problem and no other party
Stephen A P Turay | 2023-05-20 21:08:08

I G, you have clearly heard the concerns raised by the A P C against the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leona. As a middle person in the maintenance of law and order, it is also your duty to call on E C S L to do as reguested by the APC in order to avoid anarchy.Take note that it is mandatory to the ECSL to publish or gezet the registration data before the elections could be held. Mr E C S L, please do the needful.
Lamin Conteh | 2023-05-20 18:39:33

ECSL should hear the cry if SPC, or else...
SOLOMON | 2023-05-20 12:57:50

My Brother, no one is stopping you to take the street unlawfully; neither the police. Come out , it will be an untold story to your part. Did you hear yourself?
Sulayman | 2023-05-20 12:34:42

We will only remain calm when things are done rightfully for the peace of the nation if not we are heading to the streets and every one will feel the consequences of such unlawful way of conducting an election! “Everything should be transparent to the people of Sierra Leone “