5 June 2025
Prominent lawyer and former Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Ady Macauley, has firmly positioned himself as the strongest contender in the race for the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Appearing on AYV Television’s popular breakfast program Wake Up Sierra Leone, Macauley laid out his vision for both the APC and the country, stressing the need for bold and transformative leadership
“I am the strongest in the race,” Macauley confidently asserted during the live interview, adding that Sierra Leoneans are yearning for leadership that delivers results, not just promises. As a legal practitioner and governance expert, Macauley cited his previous work at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), where he launched the Pay No Bribe campaign in 2011 — a landmark initiative aimed at reducing petty corruption across public service delivery institutions.
Macauley did not mince words in his criticism of the current Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) administration, accusing it of presiding over rising levels of corruption. He expressed concern that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly considering withdrawing from Sierra Leone due to a lack of fiscal discipline and growing graft under the present government.
While acknowledging the complexity of the country’s challenges, he cautioned against expecting instant solutions. “I’m not promising a golden bullet,” he said, “but I am certainly promising gradual, massive, and positive change.”
On the critical issue of electricity, Macauley highlighted the persistent blackouts and unreliable power supply that continue to plague the nation. He attributed these failures to mismanagement within the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), alleging that political interference and poor planning have compounded the crisis. “Sierra Leoneans are tired of endless excuses,” he remarked. “They want leadership that delivers lasting solutions.
”Addressing concerns about internal party unity, Macauley dismissed rumours of deep divisions within the APC. “The APC is not divided,” he insisted. “Yes, we may have our differences, but we are united in purpose. I am ready to be the glue that holds the party together and leads it forward with integrity and strength.”I Am the STRONGEST CANDIDATE” – Ady Macauley Tells Sierra Leoneans on AYV
Prominent lawyer and former Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Ady Macauley, has firmly positioned himself as the strongest contender in the race for the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Appearing on AYV Television’s popular breakfast program Wake Up Sierra Leone, Macauley laid out his vision for both the APC and the country, stressing the need for bold and transformative leadership
“I am the strongest in the race,” Macauley confidently asserted during the live interview, adding that Sierra Leoneans are yearning for leadership that delivers results, not just promises. As a legal practitioner and governance expert, Macauley cited his previous work at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), where he launched the Pay No Bribe campaign in 2011 — a landmark initiative aimed at reducing petty corruption across public service delivery institutions.
Macauley did not mince words in his criticism of the current Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) administration, accusing it of presiding over rising levels of corruption. He expressed concern that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly considering withdrawing from Sierra Leone due to a lack of fiscal discipline and growing graft under the present government.
While acknowledging the complexity of the country’s challenges, he cautioned against expecting instant solutions. “I’m not promising a golden bullet,” he said, “but I am certainly promising gradual, massive, and positive change.”
On the critical issue of electricity, Macauley highlighted the persistent blackouts and unreliable power supply that continue to plague the nation. He attributed these failures to mismanagement within the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), alleging that political interference and poor planning have compounded the crisis. “Sierra Leoneans are tired of endless excuses,” he remarked. “They want leadership that delivers lasting solutions.
”Addressing concerns about internal party unity, Macauley dismissed rumours of deep divisions within the APC. “The APC is not divided,” he insisted. “Yes, we may have our differences, but we are united in purpose. I am ready to be the glue that holds the party together and leads it forward with integrity and strength.”