In a press briefing on Wednesday March 18, 2026, in Freetown, the All Peoples’ Congress (APC) party formally confirmed the collapse of the Agreement for National Unity (ANU) and the implementation of the Tripartite Committee recommendations, citing what it describes as “bad faith, delays, and deliberate obstruction” by the Julius Maada Bio government.At the press briefing, the opposition party accused the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)-led administration of failing to uphold commitments made following the disputed 2023 general elections, warning that the country’s democratic integrity is at risk ahead of the 2028 polls.Giving a breakdown of the post-election agreement, the APC recalled that the ANU, signed on October 18, 2023, was intended to resolve the political impasse that followed the elections and to guide electoral reforms through a Tripartite Committee involving both parties and international partners, including ECOWAS, the African Union, and the Commonwealth of Nations.However, the party said that nearly two years later, implementation of over 80 recommendations submitted in July 2024 has stalled, with key reforms “ignored, delayed, or manipulated.”The APC outlined several concerns, including the non-implementation of electoral reforms, Parliamentary inaction, Electoral system dispute, Census controversy, Electoral Commission concerns.The party accused the government of abandoning a jointly agreed roadmap and replacing it with a “dominated” steering committee lacking transparency and inclusiveness, and the non-implementation of a recommendation to establish a parliamentary oversight committee on electoral matters.On electoral system dispute, the APC further alleged that the government imposed proportional representation despite lack of consensus, instead of allowing broader national consultation.On Census controversy, the party warned that delays to the national census could undermine its credibility and affect future elections.The APC criticized the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone for failing to publish key data and implement transparency measures. The opposition also rejected proposed constitutional amendments, including changes to the presidential election threshold and provisions granting the president influence over the appointment of electoral commissioners.The APC announced it is maintaining its withdrawal from Parliament and local councils, linking its return to the removal of newly appointed Chief Electoral Commissioner Edmond Sylvester Alpha, whom it accuses of involvement in the disputed 2023 elections.The party is demanding:A restructured, jointly led oversight body for implementing reforms, greater transparency in the process, immediate engagement facilitated by international partners, warning that failure by the government to address its concerns could trigger a nationwide peaceful demonstration.“The APC will not lend legitimacy to a broken process,” said National Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya. “We remain committed to lawful and peaceful means to defend democracy.”As of press time, the government, led by President Julius Maada Bio, has not publicly responded to the APC’s latest claims.The developments signal renewed political tensions in Sierra Leone, raising concerns among observers about the pace of electoral reforms and the prospects for political stability ahead of the next general elections.