Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, said five of the eight key provisions in the country’s Agreement for National Unity have been fully implemented, as the government and opposition continue negotiations aimed at easing post-election tensions.
The agreement was reached in October 2023 after disputed elections deepened divisions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). It was brokered with support from international partners including ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Commonwealth, and is seen as central to restoring political stability and confidence in democratic institutions.
Speaking after a meeting at State House, Jalloh said the progress assessment was jointly reached by government officials, the APC, and international moral guarantors overseeing the process.
He said discussions had been “productive,” with consensus that five implementation points had been completed, while work continues on the remaining three.
The agreement includes provisions for opposition participation in governance, the creation of a tripartite committee to review the electoral system, and a series of institutional reforms intended to strengthen transparency and credibility in future elections.
In a separate statement, the APC confirmed that its negotiation team is engaged in face-to-face talks with government representatives, facilitated by the international moral guarantors.
The opposition said the discussions are focused on outstanding issues, including implementation of the unity agreement, recommendations from the tripartite committee, and the appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner.
While noting that talks are ongoing, the APC said it was encouraged by progress so far and would continue to update its members.
Jalloh reiterated the government’s commitment to completing the agreement, saying continued dialogue and cooperation remain essential to maintaining stability and democratic governance in Sierra Leone.
