The Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) for the Central District, Alhajie Komba, has launched a comprehensive reconciliation and unity drive aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and revitalizing grassroots confidence as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.
The initiative was formally unveiled on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at the SLPP Unity Hall in Freetown, where party executives, stakeholders and support groups from across the Central District converged for a strategic engagement focused on reflection, healing and renewed commitment to collective goals.
Speaking in an interview with the Uncle Sankara Media Platform, Chairman Alhajie Komba said the engagement was part of a deliberate effort to bring together all party structures within the district to assess progress made during 2025 and to agree on a united path forward. He described the meeting as timely, noting that the festive season offered an opportunity for introspection, gratitude and recommitment to the party’s core values.
According to him, the gathering was also an occasion to appreciate God for the party’s successes over the past year and to acknowledge the leadership of Julius Maada Bio and the national executive for sustaining governance and projecting a positive image of Sierra Leone at home and abroad. He said the Central District leadership remained aligned with the broader national vision of stability, development and inclusive politics.
Chairman Alhajie Komba explained that reconciliation within the party must be practical and people-centred, stressing that unity cannot be achieved through words alone. In that spirit, he said the district leadership used the occasion to recognize the sacrifices of party supporters by distributing bags of rice, financial tokens and other forms of support to families. He noted that such gestures were intended to reassure members that their loyalty and commitment were valued.
“These actions help to rebuild trust and restore confidence among our supporters,” he said, adding that when members feel respected and appreciated, they are more likely to recommit themselves to the party’s cause.
On the role of the Central District in promoting peace and unity, Chairman Alhajie Komba said the district has a responsibility to faithfully implement party policies and directives from the national leadership. He emphasized that the call for reconciliation and collective responsibility have been clearly articulated by the party’s leadership and that the unity drive was a direct response to that mandate.
He further noted that the meeting deliberately brought together both current and former district leaders as part of efforts to bridge internal gaps and encourage dialogue. According to him, leadership positions within the party are delegated responsibilities, while every member remains equal in value, each carrying a single vote that ultimately determines the party’s direction.
Unity, Chairman Alhajie Komba said, remains critical to rebuilding confidence among members who may have felt discouraged or sidelined in the past. He expressed optimism that the reconciliation initiative would strengthen internal bonds and position the party more favourably as preparations intensify for the 2028 elections. He added that efforts are already underway to rejuvenate the support base and appeal to former members to return to the fold.
Also addressing the gathering, the SLPP National Chairman, Jimmy Batilo Songa, assured members that the party would soon commence a comprehensive membership registration exercise. He said the process would include the issuance of official identification cards to members, a move aimed at strengthening internal organisation and accountability.
Chairman Jimmy Batilo Songa urged zonal executives across the country to hold regular monthly meetings to identify grassroots challenges and channel them through the party’s established structures, from zones to constituencies, districts, regions and ultimately the national leadership. He underscored the importance of strong zonal structures, describing them as the backbone of mobilization, planning and electoral success.
He further encouraged executives to be proactive and data-driven in their work, noting that understanding the party’s numerical strength at community level would enable the leadership to respond effectively to opportunities and ensure that communities benefit meaningfully after electoral victories.
The reconciliation and unity drive in the Central District, party officials said, reflects a broader determination within the SLPP to consolidate internal harmony, strengthen grassroots engagement and present a united front as the party looks ahead to the 2028 polls.
