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Bio Reaffirms Commitment to Credible Elections And Peaceful Transfer of Power

August 11, 2026
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President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his commitment to credible elections, constitutional governance and the peaceful transfer of power, as Sierra Leone begins preparations for the next electoral cycle. In his recent Address to Parliament, President Bio said his administration would continue implementing reforms arising from the Agreement for National Unity and recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, with the…

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PPRC Orders Reruns in APC Internal Elections, Nullifies Some Positions Over Eligibility Violations

May 19, 2026
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The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has issued a sweeping ruling on petitions arising from the All People’s Congress (APC) lower-level internal elections, ordering fresh elections in some wards, nullifying certain positions over eligibility breaches, and affirming results in several contested areas across the country. The Commission said the decisions followed hearings into petitions filed by 37 APC members…

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PPRC Extends Deadline for Petitions on APC Internal Election Disputes

April 1, 2026
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The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has announced an extension for the submission of petitions arising from the internal electoral processes of the All People’s Congress (APC), signaling heightened scrutiny over disputes linked to the party’s recent lower-level elections. In an official communication dated March 26, 2026, and addressed to the National Secretary General of the APC, the Commission…

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Speaker Halts Probe into National Elections Watch as Lawmakers Clash Over Credibility Concerns

March 31, 2026
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The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has suspended moves to constitute a committee to investigate National Elections Watch, citing the sensitivity of the matter and the need for what he described as “proper judgment” before any formal action is taken. The decision followed deliberations on a motion introduced by Hon. Sellu, who raised concerns over the credibility…

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APC Sets April 4 for Ward Rerun Elections 

March 30, 2026
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The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced fresh rerun ward elections across affected areas following the cancellation of earlier polls marred by controversy, irregularities, and growing internal tensions within the party. In a public notice issued by its National Secretariat on March 30, the party fixed Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the conduct of the rerun elections, describing the…

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Bio Swears In Edmond Sylvester Alpha As Chief Electoral Commissioner

March 3, 2026
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President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Sierra Leone’s new Chief Electoral Commissioner, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, formally ushering him into office at a critical period for the nation’s democratic consolidation. The ceremony, held in the presence of senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and key stakeholders in the country’s electoral process, underscored…

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