The Daybreak Newspaper has uncovered information suggesting that the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is quietly strategizing to retain power beyond 2028, despite mounting dissatisfaction among citizens over the country’s worsening economic conditions. According to well-placed sources, elements within the SLPP’s upper echelons have been holding closed-door meetings and drawing up contingency plans to ensure the party remains in control after the 2028 general elections. The emerging plan is said to include strengthening grassroots political networks, manipulating key state institutions, and aggressively promoting propaganda to preserve political dominance.
However, these efforts come at a time when Sierra Leoneans across the country—particularly from the southeast, a traditional SLPP stronghold are voicing growing frustration over deteriorating living standards, skyrocketing prices, high youth unemployment, and a perceived lack of transparency in governance. Many citizens now see a political change as not only desirable but necessary for national survival.
Public sentiment has shifted significantly. Even in regions where the SLPP previously enjoyed unshakable support, community leaders and ordinary citizens alike are increasingly calling for new leadership. “We believe in the promises of development and inclusivity,” said a teacher in Bo. “But what we have now is hardship and deteriorating standard of living.” As hardship deepens, there is renewed call among opposition forces, particularly the All People’s Congress (APC), to unite and present a formidable front in 2028. Political analysts argue that if the APC can reconcile internal divisions and capitalize on the public’s thirst for change, they stand a strong chance of returning to power.
“This is a critical moment for the opposition,” noted Dr. Mohamed Conteh, a political science lecturer. “The APC must demonstrate that they are not just an alternative to the SLPP, but a credible force capable of delivering good governance, economic recovery, and national unity.”
The stakes are high. The 2028 elections could mark a turning point in Sierra Leone’s democratic journey. With growing calls for accountability and responsive leadership, citizens are watching closely. The question remains: will Sierra Leone witness a shift in power, or will the SLPP succeed in prolonging its rule?
Either way, the battle lines for 2028 are already being drawn—or the voices for change are growing louder by the day.
