Sierra Leone – Internal Democracy of APC and SLPP

In the run-up to the 2028 elections, we are piloting a new series, “Sierra Leone Political Marathon.” In this series of Sierra Leone Political Marathon, we benchmark the preparedness of political parties and their leaders for the 2028 elections. This maiden edition provides a baseline of internal party democracy and responsiveness to emerging opportunities for growth. It focuses on two key objectives: a) to understand the perceptions of the level of inclusivity of party members in decision-making and flagbearer candidate selection; and b) to provide leaders in SLPP and APC voters’ feedback on the potential flagbearer aspirants; and the types of leadership and policy priorities party members want to see on the campaign platforms.