Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has formally responded to a complaint filed by the All People’s Congress (APC), insisting that the fine recently imposed on the party was lawful, justified, and rooted in the provisions of the Political Parties Act No. 25 of 2022.
In a letter dated 20th November 2025, addressed to the APC’s National Secretary General, the Commission reaffirmed that the penalty was issued under Section 39(2)(a) of the Act, which empowers the PPRC to take regulatory action once it establishes proof of a violation. According to the Commission, its decision “is firmly grounded in the explicit provisions of the Act.”
The PPRC emphasized that it remains independent and impartial in carrying out its mandate, adding that its decisions – including the punitive action against the APC – were based “solely on the law and the facts before it.”
The Commission referenced a meeting held on 11th November 2025, convened to address what it described as the rising trend of “incendiary, inciting, and inflammatory statements and utterances” made by members of both the APC and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) on media platforms. The PPRC said such statements had the potential to undermine peace and public order.
That engagement concluded with both parties signing an agreement committing to restraint and responsible conduct. The PPRC noted that it was immediately after that meeting, and in accordance with Section 39(2)(a), that it issued a formal warning to the APC.
Responding to the APC’s request for “verified evidence,” the Commission clarified that Section 39(2) requires that punitive action may be taken “upon proof by the Commission,” not by the political parties themselves. The responsibility to establish evidence, the PPRC stressed, rests solely with the Commission.
The Commission also highlighted that its actions were in full alignment with the procedural steps outlined in Section 39(2)(a–d), which governs how violations must be handled.
The PPRC further reminded the APC that the 14-day compliance period expires on 2nd December 2025. Failure to comply, it warned, would compel the Commission to invoke additional provisions of the law.
Reaffirming its broader mandate, the PPRC concluded that it remains committed to upholding the rule of law, preserving political stability, and ensuring that all political parties meet the standards required for a peaceful and democratic Sierra Leone.
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