AYV News, July 30, 2026
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim TawaConteh, has claimed that the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is planning to take action when Parliament proceeds to vote on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Speaking ahead of the anticipated parliamentary vote, Hon. Conteh said he believes the opposition party may either stage a walkout or undertake another form of protest during the proceedings.
“I know the APC is planning to walk out or take some other action. I’m not certain exactly what they intend to do, but I know they have a plan when the House proceeds to vote on the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025,” the Deputy Speaker stated.
His remarks come amid heightened political tensions over the proposed constitutional amendments, which have sparked intense debate among Members of Parliament and political stakeholders.
Parliament on Wednesday concluded debate on the bill after an extended sitting that started in the early hours of Tuesday and adjourned proceedings until Friday, July 31, 2026, when lawmakers are expected to reconvene for the committee stage and a vote on the proposed legislation.
While the APC had not issued an official response to the Deputy Speaker’s claims at the time of his remarks, the party has maintained that it supports constitutional reforms that strengthen democracy and reflect the aspirations of Sierra Leoneans.
Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone programme on Wednesday morning, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mohamed Pope Kamara, said the party is not opposed to constitutional reforms or amendments in principle but has reservations about provisions it believes do not serve the national interest.
“We are committed to reforms, and we are committed to amendments that meet democratic credentials and dictates,” Kamara said.
He explained that one of the APC’s principal concerns is the proposal to replace the existing 55 percent presidential election threshold with a 50 percent plus one requirement.
“The replacement of 55% to 50+1, we are very much concerned that it does not secure a national face. As a party, we believe that whoever becomes president must have a national character,” he added.
The Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, remains one of the most closely watched pieces of legislation before Parliament, with the outcome of Friday’s proceedings expected to have significant implications for the country’s electoral and governance framework.
