By Sallieu S. Kanu
Freetown, April 14, 2026 – Flagbearer aspirant and Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, has joined senior officials of the All People’s Congress (APC) in a high-level engagement with International Moral Guarantors as part of ongoing efforts to resolve Sierra Leone’s political stalemate.
The meeting, held Tuesday, brought together APC Acting Chairman Hon. Osman Foday Yansaneh, Secretary-General Lansana Dumbuya Esq, and other party leaders alongside Mayor Aki-Sawyerr, whose participation underscores her growing influence in shaping the party’s reform agenda and engagement with international partners.
During deliberations, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr highlighted the dysfunctionality of the Tripartite Steering Committee and clarified the position of APC-led local councils regarding the ongoing governance boycott. She stressed the need for a credible resolution that restores confidence in Sierra Leone’s democratic processes.
Ahead of the meeting, the APC reaffirmed its demand for meaningful electoral reforms and transparency, citing concerns over the recent appointment and approval of the Chief Electoral Commissioner—a development that has fueled the party’s continued boycott of governance structures.
The International Moral Guarantors, comprising the Commonwealth, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the African Union, and ECOWAS, are facilitating dialogue between Sierra Leone’s political actors. Led by Fatoumata Tambajang, the guarantors have been actively engaging stakeholders to rebuild trust, strengthen democratic accountability, and advance inclusive governance.
Their visit forms part of a broader regional effort to ensure the effective implementation of the Agreement of National Unity and the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, which were designed to address electoral disputes and foster political stability.
The APC’s engagement with the guarantors marks a critical moment in Sierra Leone’s democratic journey, as both national and international actors seek to chart a path toward reconciliation, reform, and sustainable governance