Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The All Peoples Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the government’s announcement of plans to create two new districts—Bandajuma and Kpangoma—and establish new cities, including Lungi Township, calling the move “undemocratic, illegal, and politically motivated.”
In a press release issued today, the APC accused the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Tamba Lamin, of making a “reckless and irresponsible” pronouncement during the Civic Day Series in Moyamba without proper national consultation, statutory backing, or reliable census data.
The party warned that the government’s decision is a “dangerous provocation” aimed at manipulating Sierra Leone’s governance and electoral systems for partisan gain. The APC insisted that any creation of new districts or cities must be based on credible census results, which have not yet been conducted.
“The current census process has not even begun in earnest,” the statement read. “There is no final project document, no preliminary results, and no validated data. Yet, the Minister claims Cabinet has already approved new districts and cities.”
The APC further alleged that the ruling party is attempting to rig the census, exclude opposition voices, and predetermine electoral boundaries to consolidate power. The party cited its exclusion from the Census Technical Committee as evidence of bias.
“We will fiercely resist any attempt to implement these reforms before a credible census is completed,” the APC declared, calling the move a “blatant abuse of power” meant to distort future parliamentary seat allocations.
The party urged Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant, warning that the government’s actions threaten democratic governance. It also called on international partners, including the UN, AU, ECOWAS, and Western embassies, to take note of what it described as interference in the census process.
The APC demanded an immediate retraction of the Minister’s statement and a full clarification from the Cabinet, vowing to challenge the decision through lawful means.
“Let it be known: the APC will fight resolutely against any tampering with our governance structures,” the statement concluded.
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