The All People’s Congress (APC) has issued a sharply worded public notice accusing the Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) of undermining both the spirit and the letter of the Tripartite Committee’s recommendations—particularly Recommendation 78, which calls for open and unrestricted national consultations.
In its statement, released from the party’s National Secretariat, the APC expressed “deep alarm” over a newly issued Schedule for District Public Education and Civic Engagement Sessions published by the TSCS. According to the party, the document lacks fundamental details such as designated venues, timelines, and operational logistics—key elements required to ensure the transparency and inclusivity mandated under Recommendation 78.
The APC further contends that the schedule was circulated without informing or consulting the party’s Chief Negotiator under the Agreement for National Unity (ANU), Dr. Kaifala Marah, nor was the National Secretariat officially notified. This move, the APC argues, “constitutes a breach of trust and a violation of the Tripartite spirit,” suggesting that the Secretariat is acting unilaterally and outside of agreed-upon procedures.
Fueling tensions further, the APC alleges that a TSCS staff member, Alimamy Lahai Kamara, has been making unsolicited inquiries to community stakeholders—particularly in APC strongholds across the north—seeking information about supposed political “infiltrators.” The APC describes these inquiries as politically charged, divisive, and inflammatory.
More troubling, according to the statement, is an alleged directive attributed to Mr. Kamara restricting participation in the Falaba District engagement session scheduled for Saturday, 15 November 2025. The APC claims Kamara proposed allowing only ten participants if “infiltrators” were identified, or fifteen participants if none were present. The party condemned this as an attempt to restrict civic participation and “weaponize Recommendation 78” for partisan advantage.
The APC emphasized that Recommendation 78 explicitly calls for open, uncensored, and universally accessible public engagement during national consultations, and does not authorize political filtering, attendance caps, or covert interference by any party or Secretariat staff.
Reaffirming its stance, the APC said it remains committed to defending transparency, broad-based national participation, and strict adherence to the Tripartite agreement as the country navigates this sensitive phase of political reform.
The growing controversy is expected to take center stage on tomorrow’s edition of The Breakfast Show, which will feature APC National Secretary-General Lansana Dumbuya Esq. alongside TSCS National Coordinator Ngolo Katta. The two will present opposing perspectives on the matter, offering clarity on the concerns raised and the Secretariat’s position going forward.
As scrutiny intensifies, the unfolding debate highlights deepening concerns over the implementation of the Tripartite Committee recommendations—an initiative originally designed to rebuild public trust and enhance democratic participation across Sierra Leone.
