Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has reiterated the government’s dedication to finalizing Sierra Leone’s long-standing constitutional review process.
Speaking on Radio Democracy (98.1 FM), Sesay outlined the historical trajectory of the review, which began under former President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, progressed through the administration of President Ernest Bai Koroma, and is now advancing under President Julius Maada Bio.
Sesay emphasized that key proposed reforms—such as a fixed election date, proportional representation, and the abolition of the death penalty—will not affect the two-term presidential limit.
He assured that while legislative amendments will undergo parliamentary debate, any changes to entrenched constitutional provisions will be subjected to a national referendum.
Providing updates on governance reforms, the Attorney General highlighted the Tripartite Implementation Framework, designed to enhance democratic processes through stakeholder collaboration.
He also detailed ongoing legislative revisions, including amendments to 17 constitutional provisions, the Public Elections Act, and the Political Parties Act.
Addressing concerns over political prisoners, Sesay acknowledged that the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) had submitted a list of 318 names, though he clarified that only 13, not 15, are under review. Additionally, he stressed that former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s treason case falls outside the scope of the political prisoner provisions outlined in Resolution 4 of the National Peace Agreement.
Reaffirming the government’s stance on justice and due process, Sesay assured that all legal proceedings will uphold the rights of those involved while maintaining national stability.
