APC Reverses Boycott, Joins Governance Amidst Controversy Over 2023 Election

Since the announcement of President Julius Maada Bio’s victory in the June 24, 2023 presidential election, the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has experienced internal turmoil. The APC vehemently rejected the election results, citing numerous discrepancies and lack of transparency, an issue echoed by several Civil Society Organizations. The party vowed to disengage from governance until, in their view, the “right thing” was done to address the alleged electoral malpractices.


Despite the formation of a Tripartite Committee to examine the irregularities, the APC saw no favorable outcome. Many within the party and the public viewed this as a sign that the opposition had been unable to withstand the pressure to challenge President Bio’s second term effectively. As a result, President Bio has continued his leadership, and many believe he will complete his second term until the constitutional handover in 2028.

The APC executive has long held that Bio’s government was illegitimate, leading to their boycott of governance activities. However, after extended resistance, the party has decided to fully participate in the current regime’s governance. The shift in stance signals that the APC now deems it more necessary to engage with the government than to continue its boycott, a move that has sparked varying reactions across political circles.


Critics argue that President Bio, leveraging his influence and resources, overpowered the opposition, leading the APC to relent. Others suggest that after facing sustained pressure and challenges under the current regime, the APC has opted to accept Bio’s leadership to ensure the country moves forward. While this decision may be practical, many party supporters remain staunchly opposed, fearing it may weaken the party's credibility.

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More than a year into President Bio’s second term, voices within the APC are calling for the party to regroup and prepare for the 2028 election. With the 2026 convention approaching, there is growing belief that if the APC can unify and strategically organize, they have a solid chance of forming the next government. However, the decision to cooperate with the current regime has left lasting divisions, and many worry about its long-term impact on the party’s prospects.


For now, President Bio remains firmly in power, and until the 2028 election, the APC must navigate the consequences of what many see as a premature surrender in the face of political adversity.

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