A senior Member of Parliament from the All Peoples Congress (APC) has confirmed that the party is shifting its focus towards the 2028 general and presidential elections, despite ongoing disputes over the results of the 2023 elections.
Speaking to this medium at the nation’s legislature, the MP emphasized that the APC is committed to reclaiming State House from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and is already taking steps to prepare for the next election cycle.
“The APC is an institution that must always be ready for future elections,” the MP stated. He highlighted the party’s efforts to recalibrate its membership and implement structural reforms as part of its long-term strategy. These preparations include a nationwide registration drive aimed at strengthening the party’s base and ensuring that it remains a viable contender for power in 2028.
The MP also discussed the importance of holding internal elections to choose delegates who will later be responsible for electing the party’s new leadership and flagbearer. He stressed that the APC’s constitution, which he described as the only truly democratic party constitution in the country, mandates a change in leadership after two terms. This, he argued, is necessary for the party to move forward and effectively challenge the SLPP in the next election.
While the APC continues to contest the legitimacy of the 2023 election results, the MP acknowledged that the party must prepare for future elections regardless of the outcome of its legal battles. He expressed skepticism about the possibility of achieving electoral justice under the current administration, citing concerns about the transparency of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) and the SLPP’s refusal to release raw voting data from the 2023 elections.
“Yes, our votes were stolen,” the MP asserted, adding that the party remains doubtful about the legitimacy of President Julius Maada Bio’s second term. Despite these concerns, he maintained that the APC must move forward and focus on future elections.
The MP concluded by reiterating the APC’s commitment to remaining structurally prepared for any future electoral obligations, both internal and national. “The show must go on,” he said, emphasizing the need for the party to continue its preparations, regardless of the ongoing disputes. “If Dr. Samura Kamara can resolve this issue before 2028, the party will be behind him to form the next government. But we must be ready, no matter what.”
The APC’s focus on the future signals a determination to rebuild and regroup as the party positions itself as a government-in-waiting ahead of the 2028 elections.
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