As the 2028 presidential elections draw closer, Sierra Leone's two main political parties, the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All People’s Congress (APC) party, are gearing up for an early start to their primaries next year.
Both parties, keen on solidifying their candidate selections and mobilizing support across the country, aim to engage their grassroots structures in this critical phase of the electoral process.

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The SLPP, currently in power, is expected to face internal competition as potential candidates seek to position themselves for the top job. Similarly, the APC, eager to reclaim leadership after recent losses, is working diligently to choose a candidate capable of rallying the party's broad base.

These early primaries are seen as strategic moves to ensure the parties have ample time to unify after what are expected to be intense internal contests.
Both SLPP and APC leaders are emphasizing the importance of transparency and fairness, hoping to avoid divisions that could weaken their respective chances in the 2028 elections.

Political observers predict a highly competitive race, with Sierra Leone's future political landscape at stake.

For the SLPP, currently in power, the stakes are high. President Julius Maada Bio, who cannot run again due to term limits, leaves a vacuum in leadership that several senior party members are eager to fill. The party must balance choosing a candidate who can maintain their voter base while also appealing to new supporters. As internal campaigns heat up, potential frontrunners will be working to secure the backing of key regional and national figures within the party.

On the other hand, the APC, still reviving from its defeat in the last election, sees the upcoming primaries as a pivotal moment to regroup and reorganize. Party leaders are focused on selecting a candidate with a fresh vision capable of unifying the opposition.

As both parties prepare for the 2028 elections, political analysts anticipate intense competition not only between SLPP and APC but also within the parties themselves. Early primaries are expected to provide clarity on the future direction of Sierra Leone's political leadership and set the stage for a hotly contested general election.