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Former Minister and senior All People’s Congress (APC) member, Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden OOR, has publicly challenged fellow APC stalwart Ady Macauley Esq. to clarify allegations surrounding alleged secret payments from the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) government and the status of a reported criminal case filed against him.
In a strongly worded Facebook post dated 17 December 2025, Dr. Blyden accused Macauley of allegedly receiving “hundreds and hundreds of millions of Leones” from the administration of President Julius Maada Bio. She claimed the funds were reportedly paid as a severance package but noted that, unlike similar government payments that are typically made public, the alleged transaction was not disclosed.
Dr. Blyden questioned why neither President Bio nor Macauley publicly acknowledged the payment, arguing that the alleged secrecy raises serious concerns about transparency and accountability.
Beyond the financial allegations, Dr. Blyden also called on Macauley to address a criminal incitement case reportedly filed against him in 2022. She questioned whether the matter was deliberately stalled or used as political leverage during the 2023 general elections, describing the unresolved case as a potential “Sword of Damocles” hanging over his political career.
In her post, Dr. Blyden framed the allegations within what she described as a broader pattern of internal betrayal within the APC. She further alleged that the disappearance of the 2023 RRF Forms was part of a “joint criminal enterprise,” claiming that while some party members were allegedly bought off, others were pressured through pending legal cases.
She contrasted her own actions with what she described as secrecy and misconduct by others within the party, calling for what she termed a clear distinction between those acting in the party’s interest and those she accused of wrongdoing.
Dr. Blyden’s challenge extends beyond Macauley personally and serves as a wider call for accountability within the APC. By demanding that he address the allegations publicly, including on AYV television, she has intensified internal party scrutiny, suggesting that continued silence could deepen public suspicion.
The unfolding dispute underscores ongoing tensions within the APC and raises broader questions about transparency in Sierra Leone’s political landscape. It also highlights the persistent impact of allegations, internal mistrust, and unresolved legal matters on public confidence in both opposition and ruling parties.
