By: James Kamara-Manneh
The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is preparing to end its parliamentary boycott following what party officials describe as significant gains from ongoing negotiations with the government.
Speaking to Epic Radio, Hon. Ibrahim Barrie confirmed that the party will soon direct its Members of Parliament to resume legislative duties after nearly two months of political standoff.
According to Barrie, the boycott strategy has “yielded its desired result,” suggesting that key concerns raised by the APC during the impasse have been addressed in discussions mediated by international partners.
The negotiations have been conducted in the presence of international moral guarantors, including ECOWAS, UNOWAS, and the Commonwealth.
Barrie indicated that the party’s national leadership will soon issue an official statement formally instructing all elected APC officials who have been boycotting governance processes to return to their posts.
The development follows a joint call by the moral guarantors urging the opposition to end its boycott and re-engage in governance as part of broader efforts to restore political stability in Sierra Leone.
The APC’s anticipated return to Parliament is expected to ease tensions and allow legislative activities to resume fully, marking a potential turning point in the country’s recent political deadlock.
