The Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) on Friday 13th February 2026 directed that the current National Advisory Committee (NAC) of the All People's Congress (APC) party and all other current elective bodies should continue to provide leadership for a period not exceeding (6) months from the date of the expiration of their three years' tenure.

The PPRC issued the directive after triggering Section 39(5) of the Political Parties Act 2022, respectively. The Commission's directives furthered that "Should the six months' extension elapse before going to the National Delegates' Conference, the IEMC shall continue with the conduct of the elections; and the Leader of the APC party in Parliament shall constitute five other members of parliament representing each of the five regions in the country, who shall be responsible for the administration of the party right through to the NDC."

This development comes after the PPRC officially stepped into the ongoing controversy within the party regarding the legitimacy of its current leadership.

The directives followed a formal complaint from Hon. Alimamy Kamara, who argued that the APC leadership's mandate has expired, meaning they may no longer be legitimate to conduct the lower-level party elections.

He raised concerns that conducting elections under an expired mandate could violate party constitutional rules and weaken internal democracy.
According to PPRC, the temporary extension is meant to maintain stability within the APC; avoid a leadership vacuum; allow time for proper internal elections; and ensure compliance with the Political Parties Act 2022.

The political significance of the PPRC's directives is that this development comes at a time when the APC is already facing legal and regulatory pressure, heavy fines and sanctions debates, growing internal disputes, and preparations ahead of future national elections.
Many political observers believe how the APC manages this 6-month window will shape the party's unity and direction moving forward.