By Foday Moriba Conteh
The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has formally gazetted the Final Internal Elections Rules and Regulations of the All People’s Congress (APC), in line with Section 25 of the Political Parties Act, 2022 (Act No. 25 of 2022).
According to a press release issued on Monday, January 5, 2026, the Commission announced that the APC’s internal electoral framework has been published in the Sierra Leone Gazette No. 104, Volume CLXVI. The publication will remain in force for fourteen (14) days, running from Monday, January 5 to Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The PPRC stated that the gazetting of the rules marks the conclusion of the Commission’s statutory review process of the APC’s internal electoral procedures. The move provides formal public notice of the regulations governing the party’s internal elections across all levels, including ward, constituency, district, regional and national structures.
In a clear advisory to stakeholders, the Commission emphasized that it will not entertain objections to the gazetted Internal Elections Rules and Regulations during the publication period. The PPRC noted that the process complies strictly with the provisions of the Political Parties Act, which mandates publication in the Gazette as the final step once internal party rules have met regulatory requirements.
The gazetted document outlines detailed procedures for the conduct of internal elections, eligibility criteria for aspirants and voters, electoral bodies responsible for supervision and timelines for various party conventions. It also provides guidance on special structures within the APC, including women’s, youth, veterans’, diaspora, persons with disabilities and affiliate groups, as well as the framework for the election of national officers and presidential flagbearer.
Members of the public, party officials and interested stakeholders have been advised that copies of the gazetted Internal Elections Rules and Regulations are available for purchase at the Sierra Leone Government Bookshop in Freetown. The document can also be accessed through the Commission’s official website.
The PPRC reiterated its commitment to promoting internal democracy, transparency, and accountability within political parties, stressing that adherence to approved internal rules is essential for strengthening Sierra Leone’s multi-party democratic system.
The Commission encouraged all political parties to ensure that their internal electoral processes remain consistent with national laws and best democratic practices, as the PPRC continues to carry out its constitutional mandate of regulating and supervising political party activities nationwide.
