{"id":56002,"date":"2026-03-24T11:27:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/recent-chrdi-survey-reveals-apc-boycott-disapproval"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:11:34","slug":"recent-chrdi-survey-reveals-apc-boycott-disapproval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/recent-chrdi-survey-reveals-apc-boycott-disapproval","title":{"rendered":"Recent CHRDI Survey Reveals APC Boycott Disapproval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>A recent opinion poll by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International indicates that a majority of Sierra Leoneans believe the boycott of Parliament and local councils by the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) is detrimental to the country\u2019s democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>According to the findings, 76 percent of respondents view the boycott negatively, while 72 percent believe it weakens parliamentary oversight and accountability. The poll further reveals that 68 percent of Sierra Leoneans feel that the absence of opposition representatives in governance spaces undermines democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The survey suggests that public sentiment strongly favors active political participation over continued protest, with many respondents expressing concern about the impact of the boycott on national debate and representation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, only 26 percent of those surveyed support the boycott as a legitimate political strategy, while a significant 72 percent noted that the lack of opposition presence in Parliament and local councils is harmful to effective governance.<\/p>\n<p>The findings highlight growing concerns among citizens about the importance of inclusive governance and the role of opposition parties in strengthening democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Observers say the results reinforce the view that democracy thrives on engagement, dialogue, and representation, rather than political absence.<\/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. A recent opinion poll by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International indicates that a majority of Sierra Leoneans believe the boycott of Parliament and local councils by the All People\u2019s Congress (APC) is detrimental to the country\u2019s democratic process. 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