AYV News, March 31, 2026
A senior official of the All People’s Congress has stated that the party will not pursue legal action over the appointment of Edmond Alpha as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL).
Alfred Minkailu Koroma, speaking on behalf of the party’s Publicity Secretariat, said while the APC is fully aware of the court system, it has chosen not to challenge the decision of Julius Maada Bio in court.
“Certain political issues must be handled politically and not in court. Most appointments made by presidents in this part of the world cannot be overturned by a court. That is why the APC will not go to court on the Edmond Alpha case,” he said.
Koroma further indicated that the party remains open to a political resolution, noting that if the President takes what the APC considers the “right action” regarding the appointment and related recommendations, the party would reconsider its planned peaceful protest.
He also expressed concern over the focus on the issue, describing it as a distraction from more pressing national priorities. “We are wasting time as politicians on minimal issues when there are more important national concerns that need to be addressed for the betterment of our people,” he added.
The statement comes amid ongoing debate over the appointment of the ECSL Chairman, highlighting differing approaches by political stakeholders on how best to address the matter.
