The Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) of the All People’s Congress (APC) has nullified Ward Executive Elections conducted on Saturday, 21st February 2026, in several districts across Sierra Leone, citing significant procedural and operational irregularities.
In a notice addressed to the APC National Secretary General on 26th February 2026, the IEMC said the decision follows a detailed post-election review and assessment of reports from District Coordinators, field election officers, and other stakeholders. The review revealed lapses in the conduct of elections that affected the credibility and integrity of the process in the affected wards.
“The decision to cancel these elections is guided by the IEMC’s constitutional mandate to ensure that all internal party elections are conducted fairly, transparently, and in strict compliance with the APC Constitution (2022) and Elections Regulations,” the notice stated.
The affected wards include:
Kono: Ward 091
- Bombali: Wards 100, 105, 112, 121, 122
- Falaba: Wards 131, 133, 139
- Tonkolili: Wards 180, 181
- Kambia: Wards 190, 202
- Karene: Wards 212, 217, 220, 221, 225, 227, 228
- Port Loko: Wards 235, 248, 254
- Moyamba: Ward 331
- Pujehun: Ward 362 (Veterans position), Ward 356 (eight positions)
- Western Area East: Wards 407, 408, 409, 414
- Western Area Rural: Wards 386, 387
- Western Area West: Wards 427, 430, 431, 443
The IEMC emphasized that the nullification aims to preserve the integrity of APC’s internal democratic processes and ensure that all future elections are conducted under conditions that guarantee fairness, transparency, and equal participation for eligible members and candidates.
The Committee added that it will provide guidance on administrative and logistical arrangements for conducting fresh elections in the affected wards and pledged to uphold impartiality and professionalism in all electoral activities.
The move underscores the APC’s commitment to maintaining credible internal elections and strengthening democratic governance within the Party.
