Sierra Leone’s PPRC meets political leaders to discuss growing tension and violence

The Sierra Leone Telegraph

“Following the recent spate of violence in Freetown among supporters of Sierra Leone’s two main political parties – the SLPP and APC, the body responsible for regulating the activities of political parties in the country – the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), yesterday held a meeting with both APC and SLPP to discuss ways to end the violence and tension…” Read the full article on the Telegraph website.

February 4, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas

“In a bid to de-escalate the Political tensions and intolerance between these Parties, it was resolved that:

1 Continuous engagements between the two parties be encouraged and promoted.

2 That the inter party dialogue committee to meet more frequently.

3 That a communication link be established between the two parties. To that end, a six man communication committee was constituted three from each party.

4 That the leadership of both parties, shall arrange mutual visits to their respective party offices, preferably within this week, as a demonstration of good will

5 That both parties shall continue to admonish their supporters to be law abiding.

6 That a meeting of all political parties be summoned under the leadership of APPA, with a view to discussing and adopting General resolutions, respecting the conduct of political parties.”