By Hassan Osman Kargbo
The main opposition All Peoples Congress APC on Saturday 31 January 2026 held a mammoth meeting that brought together a large number of party supporters and nearly all aspirants seeking the party’s flagbearer position ahead of the 2028 general elections. The gathering, held at the Attouga Mini Stadium, was widely seen as a strong show of unity and renewed determination to return the party to State House.
Supporters from across the country turned out in their numbers following a call by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Alhaji Osman Foday Yansaneh. Addressing the crowd, the chairman urged party members and Sierra Leoneans at large to rally behind the APC and work collectively for the future of the party. He emphasized the need for unity, discipline, and respect for party structures as the APC prepares for the next phase of its political journey.
The presence of multiple flagbearer aspirants at the same event sent a powerful message to many supporters, who described the meeting as a sign that the party is ready to put internal differences aside in pursuit of a common goal. For some, it was the first time in recent years that the APC had displayed such visible cohesion in a public setting.
However, beyond the excitement and symbolism of the mammoth meeting, a major question is now dominating discussions among party faithful and political observers alike: what comes next. While many applauded the leadership for organizing the event, supporters say they are eager to see concrete steps that will translate unity into electoral victory.
At the heart of these conversations is how the party intends to manage the flagbearer race in a way that strengthens rather than divides the APC. Grassroots supporters are calling for a transparent, fair, and credible process that will produce a candidate capable of uniting the party and appealing to a broad section of the electorate.
Others are focused on policy direction and messaging. They want to see the APC articulate a clear vision that addresses the everyday concerns of citizens, including the cost of living, youth unemployment, and economic hardship. Many believe that winning back public trust will require more than rallies and slogans, but a convincing alternative agenda.
There are also expectations that the party leadership will intensify grassroots engagement, rebuild local structures, and ensure that supporters at all levels feel included in decision making. For long time members, the mammoth meeting should mark the beginning of sustained coordination rather than a one off display of strength.
As the dust settles, supporters remain hopeful but watchful. The mammoth meeting has raised morale and renewed belief in the party’s chances, but it has also heightened expectations. Many now eagerly await the next moves, convinced that how the APC navigates this critical period will determine whether the energy displayed at Attouga Mini Stadium can be transformed into a successful return to power in 2028.
