The main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has firmly stated that it will not support the Proportional Representation (PR) system in future elections, insisting instead on the return to the constituency-based electoral system.
According to senior party officials, the APC believes that PR undermines the principles of accountability, representation, and direct connection between the people and their elected leaders. They argue that the constituency-based system gives citizens the opportunity to know their Members of Parliament personally, demand accountability, and directly engage them on community development issues.
Party representatives emphasize that PR weakens democracy, as it allows political parties to control the selection of MPs instead of the voters themselves. The APC maintains that this system breeds disconnection between communities and their representatives, since MPs owe loyalty to the party leadership rather than the people.
“The APC stands with the people of Sierra Leone who deserve a system where their votes matter and their voices are heard. We reject Proportional Representation and call for the immediate restoration of constituency-based elections that strengthen democracy, accountability, and the rule of law,” an APC spokesperson declared.
This position by the APC comes at a time when the debate over electoral reforms remains a hot topic across Sierra Leone. Civil society organizations, political analysts, and citizens continue to raise concerns about the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the PR system, especially in relation to inclusivity and proportionality in governance.
The APC’s latest stance is expected to spark further political discussions and negotiations with the Electoral Commission and other stakeholders ahead of the 2028 general elections.
