The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced that its elected Members of Parliament and local council representatives will return to full legislative and administrative duties following what it described as agreed outcomes contained in a communiqué issued by international moral guarantors after a joint assessment mission in Sierra Leone.
The decision marks a formal end to the party’s boycott of Parliament and local councils, restoring its participation in governance structures at national and local levels. According to the APC, the move is taken in line with commitments outlined in the communiqué, which calls for renewed engagement in state institutions as part of broader efforts to stabilise the political environment and rebuild trust in democratic processes.
Under the announcement, APC Members of Parliament are expected to resume sittings at the next parliamentary session, while councillors across various local councils have been instructed to return to their duties immediately. The party described the decision as being taken “in good faith” and in recognition of the implementation framework proposed by the international moral guarantors.
The APC, however, tied its return to a set of conditions it says are essential for sustaining the process. It called on the Government of Sierra Leone to urgently table the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee Report before Parliament, arguing that this would ensure transparency, legitimacy, and national ownership of the reform agenda.
The party also urged the immediate establishment of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, as previously agreed, to review the electoral cycle, strengthen electoral preparedness, and guide reforms ahead of the 2028 general elections, in line with constitutional provisions.
The communiqué referenced by the APC is part of ongoing post-election dialogue efforts involving international and domestic stakeholders aimed at addressing political tensions, strengthening democratic institutions, and improving electoral confidence following contested political processes in recent years.
The APC said the framework represents a structured roadmap toward restoring institutional trust and promoting inclusive governance. However, it stressed that cooperation must be reciprocal, warning that the sustainability of the process depends on what it described as timely and genuine implementation of all agreed measures.
While confirming its return to active participation in governance, the opposition party reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement, accountability, and reforms it says are necessary to guarantee credible elections and national stability.
It further urged all stakeholders- including the government, Parliament, and oversight institutions- to act with urgency and sincerity in fulfilling their obligations, adding that it will continue to act in the interest of peace, democracy, and the people of Sierra Leone.
