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The opposition All Peoples Congress (APC)’s National Publicity Secretary, Sidi Yayah Tunis, has revealed that the party is currently reassessing the roster of new Members of Parliament who will represent the APC in the upcoming sixth parliament.
This reconsideration comes subsequent to a mediated dialogue agreement between the APC and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) government.
During the recent 2023 elections, a new Proportional Representation or District Block system was employed. Each political party was required to submit a list of candidates based on their election-obtained percentage threshold. The APC adhered to this by presenting two names for each district or block, following a predetermined order.
Yet, recent developments have spurred the APC to review this list. As per reports, certain names have been removed while others have been repositioned in the sequence.
The APC’s spokesperson emphasized that the primary impetus for this review stems from the suspension of two recently elected MPs, Hon. Mohamed Bangura and Hon. Alfred Thompson.
These MPs have been accused of engaging in anti-party activities by taking the oath of office in the House of Parliament, despite the party’s directive to abstain from governance at all levels following the contentious June 23, 2023 election results announced by the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL).
The party’s reevaluation is geared towards adjusting its parliamentary representation in response to these controversial events, ensuring alignment with the party’s directives and positions. This review process underscores the APC’s dedication to upholding coherence within its parliamentary structure amidst the evolving political landscape in Sierra Leone.
If Hon. Mohamed Bangura and Hon. Alfred Thompson are not in the list of APC parliamentarians submit to Chief Speaker of parliament, which political party are they representing now in the parliament if the APC party denies them..?
Another political saga season movie coming up soon tomorrow 😂
Barrie why are you sounding like this, they alleged them of engaging anti party activities, and they should just quit the parliament and replace by others. It simple
I can’t wait to see the reaction of the two sacked MP’s from the APC.
Another bombshell movie come out shortly
Let wait and see.
Indeed another movies is going to start . APC is really not serious about democracy. Mohamed Bangura has already been elected as minority leader in paliarment. Let’s sit and wait for the sagger.
My question is that how Hon Bangura and Hon Thompson will leave the parliament
APC are looking for an other unnecessary drama. They themselves know by Law it is not possible. They have taken oaths and have been sweated in , they has not committed any crime against the Constitution of Sierra Leone or gone against any parliamentary standing order.
The reword for a betrarial is punishment They deserve more than this
Another saga in the political arena
This is not healthy for our democracy in sierra leone.
They should be dealt with according to the party’s constitution , anti party activity is a very serious offence in the party’s constitution
It’s will never be possible to remove Hon. Mohamed Bangura & Hon. Alfred Thompson to leave parliament.
Infact they’re the best politicians in the APC party. They never deceived the people
Just kick out the two traitors, then that will serve as a stern warning against the repetition of such a betrayal action in the future
Just kick the two of them out of the party, finish. That will serve as a stern warning against the repetition of such conduct in the future.
I think APC should think wisely bcs there will be no way to remove the two democratically elected MP if we are to go directly with the Constitution of sierra Leones and principles of democracy
This is the reason I don’t like the PR system because the system favor political party’s and not the people
I am a constituent where Mohamed Bangura is representing. As far as I am concerned I didn’t vote for Mohamed Bangura, I voted for APC symbol. Let those who own that symbol I voted for do what pleases them.
oh Mama salon,,,,, APC party should give peace a chance please Biko we are really begging the party stake holders to just forget about Hon. Mohamed Bangura and Hon. Thompson… for peace sake,,,, this PR system is not good for this country,,,,
The same infighting they did for five years that led them to explanation after 2023 elections has started again. Be ready to explanation again in 2028
Mohamed Bangura is just an acting minority leader ,they will soon take that position from him
APC party like drama.. we just concluded their drama with ECSL and SLLP, now they want to continue their drama to themselves inside the party. Sierra Leoneans are tired of watching their political season movies.
Oo APC again after pa Sam pa alpha now Mr B & Mr T oooo
Who cares about this group A-APC anyway, full of tired lifers.
This isvthe reason the PR system was not a good system for us. The party is responsible to submit list of parliamentarians. Therefore it is their prerogative and they have committed themselves by signing the communique to end the boycott
There should be no space for the Judas’ in parliament. APC should clean their houses properly for a healthier environment
Hahaha
So you mean Mr. B and Mr. T are the Judas..? 😂
APC are entertainers
If APC withdraws the party whip from these two legally elected and already sworn in, they can legally continue as INDEPENDENT Parliamentarians. Sierra Leone may benefit better with these two as independents who are not tied to PAOPA-SLPP &/or APC standards. In the absence of a credible third party, more independents may save our country from continuing degradation. What do constitutional lawyers think? Legal opinions invited. Seton During http://www.costscutters.uk
How will the speaker Abass Chermor Bindu receive the suggestion of manipulating the APC parliamentary list considering Mohamed Bangura has been acting as leader of APC for the past four months. A test case for our parliament