“APC Unlikely to Meet PPRC August Deadline for National Delegates Conference” – Minkailu Koroma

A senior member of the All People’s Congress (APC), Minkailu Koroma, has indicated that the party is unlikely to meet the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) August 2026 deadline for holding its National Delegate Conference.

Speaking on AYV Television, Koroma explained that although the party had earlier communicated its intention to hold the conference in Port Loko District by August, prevailing circumstances have made the timeline unrealistic.

He noted that the party is yet to complete its internal electoral processes, beginning with constituency elections. According to him, these must be followed by district and regional elections, as well as elections for specialised organs such as the Women’s Congress and other affiliated bodies, including the APC Disabled Wing and the National Union of APC Students.

Koroma stressed that elections must also be conducted for affiliate groups, which contribute about two per cent of the total delegates to the National Delegate Conference.

He further highlighted challenges related to the diaspora, described as the sixth region under the APC constitution. He said the party must organise elections across various diaspora chapters, ranging from North America to mainland Europe, noting that these chapters are treated as equivalent to constituencies. This process would also culminate in a diaspora regional conference.

Additionally, Koroma pointed to ongoing deliberations over the choice of the conference venue. He revealed that Germany had initially been proposed, but concerns were raised about visa restrictions that could prevent delegates from countries such as The Gambia, Guinea, and Liberia from attending.

“We are looking for a venue that will accommodate all members without strict travel restrictions,” he said, adding that these logistical and organisational challenges make it difficult for the party to meet the August deadline.

Koroma concluded that, given the current situation, the APC is unlikely to fulfill the PPRC’s timeline for the National Delegate Conference this year.