THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM WILL BE DETERMINED THROUGH PARLIAMENT … International Moral Gurantors Insists

The International Moral Guarntors after 8 days of assessment of the implementation of the Agreement of National Unity (ANU) and that of the Trapartite Reccomendations noted that the much talked about electoral system for 2028 elections will be determined by Parliament.
The made this statements amgonst rafts of reccomendations in a press statement on Monday 20 April.
Thy noted that they welcome the tabling of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament, urging Parliament, relevant national institutions and Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), political parties, and civil society to work collaboratively towards the finalization of ongoing constitutional and legislative reforms, as well as institutional strengthening processes through regular consultative and inclusive decision-making among key political actors t o accelerate the implementation of the Agreement for National Unity and Tripartite recommendations.
They stated that both parties agree that the government is to engage the leadership of Parliament to urgently constitute the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in the spirit of the ANU specifically Recommendation 20 of the Tripartite Report to review the electoral cycle, inquire into electoral preparedness and guide legislative reforms towards the 2028 general elections.

That Parliamentary leadership to ensure the development of Terms of Reference for the Standing Committee, but within the context of Section 32(11) of the Constitution.
“ Restructure and expand the implementation framework of the Agreement o f National Unity and the Tripartite Recommendations through revised Terms o f Reference that include a. the establishment of a High-Level Oversight Mechanism with a mandate to provide strategic oversight of the Tripartite Steering Committee,” the agreement added
They noted that the expansion of the Tripartite Steering Committee to include additional APC members and other voices currently excluded, namely other political parties and civil society, to ensure inclusion and to constitute a team of Legal Experts on Constitutional and legislative reforms, with representation from the APC, the government and other relevant groups.
“On National Peace and Election Management Security, parties were informed that there already exists a structure that incorporates platforms o f security agencies and civil society, and same will be strengthened,” the Moral Guarantors stated
That that census data is primarily used as a developmental and governance tool as well as for election purposes for which the Government of Sierra Leone commits to have an all-stakeholder approach, including political parties, on the use of the data.
That the parties commit to implement electoral reforms as contained in the Tripartite Committee Recommendations, in particular recommendation 36, committing to restructure the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) within the framework and principles o f the ANU not later than 31 December 2026.
That where there is undue delay in implementing the reforms within the agreed timelines, the parties and moral guarantors will reconvene to review the situation and that the APC and its elected officials to immediately end the boycott and ensure an inclusive, transparent and effective governance process at all levels in the country.
They encouraged all parties and stakeholders t o work together o n the use of census data, including for electoral governance and development ahead of 2028 general elections.
They encouraged political parties to take advantage of the existing platforms to hold regular meetings to facilitate the implementation of the outstanding recommendations of the Tripartite Report.
They also called on all political leaders, political parties’ executives, supporters, and all citizens to exercise restraint and refrain from the use and/or propagation of hate speech, inciting statements and dis/misinformation, to help de-escalate current political tensions and create a conducive environment to foster mutual trust, national cohesion, peace and stability in the country.