AVY News, March 27, 2026
The Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas has appealed to the main opposition, All People’s Congress (APC) Party Members of Parliament to put aside partisan differences and resume parliamentary activities.
The call was made in a meeting summoned by the Speakers in his Parliamentary office, was aimed at engaging the opposition to resume their participation in parliamentary sittings.
He emphasised that the decision of the executive should not be a reason to boycott Parliament and encouraged the opposition to express their concerns in different forms other than boycotting Parliament as Parliament is a different branch of government, adding that, they were elected to serve the people of Sierra Leone.
The Speaker highlighted several constitutional amendments that are awaiting parliamentary action and encouraged the opposition to participate in this historic process.
He thanked the Opposition Leaders for honoring his invitation and assured them that he would convey the meeting’s outcome to President Julius Maada Bio, seeking a holistic approach to addressing the current stalemate in governance.
Responding, Leader of the Opposition in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, told the Speaker that the newly appointed Chief Electoral Commissioner for Sierra Leone, Mr. Edmond Alpha should be excluded from the conduct or supervision of the 2028 elections, adding that their boycott was as a result of his appointment in that position.
The meeting reflects a positive step towards strengthening parliamentary democracy and the promotion of bipartisan cooperation in Sierra Leone.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker’s efforts to engage with the opposition demonstrate his commitment to ensuring effective governance and efficient representation in Parliament.
The outcome of the meeting is expected to pave the way for the opposition’s return to parliamentary proceedings, thereby fostering a more inclusive and collaborative approach to addressing the country’s governance challenges.
