{"id":55863,"date":"2026-02-27T19:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/bar-association-pro-criticizes-apcs-boycott-of-parliament"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:43:35","slug":"bar-association-pro-criticizes-apcs-boycott-of-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/bar-association-pro-criticizes-apcs-boycott-of-parliament","title":{"rendered":"Bar Association PRO Criticizes APC\u2019s Boycott of Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Alfred Kamanda, has criticized the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) for boycotting Parliament, calling the move a disservice to the people who elected them.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Truth Media, Kamanda addressed concerns surrounding recent political appointments and agreements involving the Government, the APC, and international partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNational agreements should reflect the interests of all political stakeholders, not just two parties,\u201d he said. Kamanda added that any party believing an agreement has been breached should seek enforcement through proper legal channels.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that consultations were reportedly held with 14 political parties, 12 of which agreed with the decision, and emphasized that the President acted within the bounds of the 1991 Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>Kamanda argued that APC representatives were elected to speak and act on behalf of their constituents. \u201cDeciding not to attend Parliament on such critical matters denies the electorate their rightful representation,\u201d he said. He urged the party to attend sessions even to formally register objections, ensuring their dissent is recorded.<\/p>\n<p>Citing historical precedent, Kamanda noted that parliamentary processes have continued even when opposition parties opted out, stressing that boycotts ultimately undermine effective governance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Alfred Kamanda, has criticized the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) for boycotting Parliament, calling the move a disservice to the people who elected them. 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