Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) of the All People’s Congress (APC) has announced the cancellation of Ward Executive Elections held on Saturday, 21st February 2026, in several wards across Sierra Leone.
In a letter dated 26th February 2026 to the APC National Secretary General, the IEMC said the decision follows a comprehensive post-election review and assessment of reports from District Coordinators, field election officers, and other stakeholders. The review revealed significant procedural, administrative, and operational irregularities in certain wards, which materially affected the integrity and credibility of the electoral process.
The Committee emphasized that the cancellation aligns with its constitutional mandate to ensure that all internal party elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner, in accordance with the APC Constitution (2022), Elections Regulations, and approved guidelines.
The affected wards include:
Kono: Ward 091
Bombali: Wards 100, 105, 112, 121, 122
Falaba: Wards 131, 133, 139
Tonkolili: Wards 180, 181
Kambia: Wards 190, 202
Karene: Wards 212, 217, 220, 221, 225, 227, 228
Port Loko: Wards 235, 248, 254
Moyamba: Ward 331
Pujehun: Ward 362 (Veterans position), Ward 356 (eight positions)
Western Area East: Wards 407, 408, 409, 414
Western Area Rural: Wards 386, 387
Western Area West: Wards 427, 430, 431, 443
The IEMC stated that the cancellation is intended to safeguard the integrity of the Party’s internal democratic processes and ensure that all elections are conducted under conditions that guarantee fairness, transparency, and equal participation for all eligible members and candidates.
The Committee added that it will communicate the administrative and logistical arrangements for addressing the identified issues, including the modalities for holding fresh Ward Executive Elections in the affected areas.
The IEMC reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its responsibilities with impartiality, professionalism, and strict adherence to the APC Constitution and electoral standards.
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