{"id":540,"date":"2026-06-09T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=540"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:00:32","slug":"aspiring-for-the-chairmanship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=540","title":{"rendered":"Aspiring for the Chairmanship\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2018Petito\u2019 Cries for APC\u2019s Peace And Unity<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>By Nelson Adebayo Johnson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media Consultant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran politician and APC stalwart Hon. Alimamy \u2018Petito\u2019 Koroma has called on all members of the All People\u2019s Congress to prioritize peace and unity as the party prepares for its 2026 National Delegates\u2019 Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to journalists in Freetown on Friday, Hon. Koroma, who is contesting for the position of National Chairman, said the party\u2019s strength lies in its ability to speak with one voice despite internal differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe APC is bigger than any individual. As we head towards 2026, what our people need from us is not division, but leadership that brings us together,\u201d Hon. Koroma stated. \u201cI am offering myself as Chairman not to divide, but to heal, to reconcile, and to reposition our great party for victory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hon. Koroma noted that political contests are natural in democratic parties, but warned that bitterness and personal attacks must not override the party\u2019s collective goal of serving Sierra Leoneans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He urged all aspirants, supporters, and regional executives to embrace dialogue and avoid rhetoric that could deepen factionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe can contest vigorously and still respect each other. We can disagree on ideas without destroying relationships. That is the APC culture I grew up in, and that is the culture I will defend as Chairman,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hon. Koroma, his chairmanship agenda will focus on three pillars: party restructuring, youth and women empowerment, and electoral preparedness for 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that peace within the APC is the foundation for regaining public trust and winning future elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWithout peace, there is no progress. Without unity, there is no victory. My campaign is a campaign for all APC members \u2014 from the grassroots to the national executive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Party executives and supporters across the 16 districts have begun receiving his message of reconciliation, with many describing his intervention as \u201ctimely and statesmanlike\u201d ahead of the convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Petito\u2019 Cries for APC\u2019s Peace And Unity By Nelson Adebayo Johnson Media Consultant&nbsp; Veteran politician and APC stalwart Hon. Alimamy \u2018Petito\u2019 Koroma has called on all members of the All People\u2019s Congress to prioritize peace and unity as the party prepares for its 2026 National Delegates\u2019 Convention. Speaking to journalists in Freetown on Friday, Hon. 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