AYV News, June 22, 2026
The All People’s Congress (APC) yesterday Sunday, June 21, held a solemn laying-out ceremony for its late National Chairman, Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, at the party’s national headquarters in Freetown.
The ceremony attracted senior party officials, family members, friends, supporters, sympathizers, and well-wishers who gathered to pay their final respects to the late political leader and statesman.
The atmosphere was marked by grief and reflection as mourners filed past the casket to honour a man many described as a dedicated servant of both his party and the nation.
Tributes delivered during the ceremony highlighted his years of commitment to the APC, his leadership qualities, and his contributions to Sierra Leone’s democratic and political development.
Speakers recalled Hon. Mansaray’s unwavering dedication to strengthening the APC and promoting unity within the party. Many described him as a respected figure whose wisdom, humility, and leadership earned him admiration across political divides.
Family members and party representatives expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and messages of condolence received from across the country following his passing.
Hon. Mansaray is widely remembered for his distinguished service in public life and his efforts to advance the interests of the APC while contributing to national development. His death has been described by many as a significant loss to the party and Sierra Leone’s broader political community.
The laying-out ceremony forms part of a series of activities organized to honour the late National Chairman before his final interment. Party officials have called on members and supporters to continue praying for his family and to uphold the values of service and dedication that he embodied throughout his life.
His passing leaves a notable void within the APC leadership and the nation’s political landscape, where he served with distinction for many years.
