The All Peoples Congress (APC) is shifting its focus towards the 2028 general and presidential elections, despite continued disputes over the 2023 election results. A senior APC Member of Parliament confirmed that the party is committed to reclaiming State House from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and is taking steps to prepare for the next election cycle.
The APC is undertaking a nationwide registration drive to strengthen its base and ensure it remains a viable contender for power in 2028. The party is also holding internal elections to choose delegates who will elect its new leadership and flag-bearer. This process is mandated by the APC’s constitution, which emphasizes the need for a change in leadership after two terms.
While the APC continues to contest the legitimacy of the 2023 election results, the party acknowledges that it must prepare for future elections regardless of the outcome of its legal battles. The MP expressed skepticism about 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.
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.
