By Ragan M. Conteh

Sources from the National executives of the All People’s Congress (APC) party have revealed that, the party is preparing to host an emergency delegate’s conference aimed at bringing permanent peace within the party.

It is expected that the event will look at the party’s constitution to make some amendments where necessary that will allow all party members to participate in all party activities democratically without discrimination.

It could be recalled that, Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo has made several calls for the party to host emergency conference to address divisions and other partinent concerns.

In a passionate and urgent appeal to the Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo has raised alarm over the deteriorating state of the party, citing internal divisions, indiscipline, and lack of direction as critical threats to its survival. His letter, laden with concern and a call for unity, underscores the need for decisive action to restore the APC’s legacy and prepare it for future electoral challenges.

Hon. Kargbo began by lamenting the growing discord within the APC, describing the internal feuds as deeply damaging to the party’s principles and history. He pointed out that the party’s foundation of unity and inclusiveness, laid by its founding fathers, has been undermined by factionalism, notably the infamous division into “Team A” and “Team B.” According to him, these splits have eroded trust and fractured the party’s core, making it increasingly difficult to present a united front.

He further reflected on the party’s mishandling of key issues in the past, such as the dismissal of former Vice President Chief Sam Sumana, which, he noted, left a lasting scar on the APC. “This is not the APC we knew,” Hon. Kargbo emphasized, pointing to the departure from traditional values that once defined the party.

The emergence of social media as a tool for public dissent within the APC was another area of concern. He highlighted how undisciplined use of these platforms has tarnished the party’s reputation, exacerbating divisions and fuelling misinformation. Hon. Kargbo also expressed worry over the aftermath of the 2023 elections, which, instead of galvanizing the APC, has deepened internal discord.

One of the most contentious issues, according to Hon. Kargbo, is the status of Dr. Samura Kamara as the party’s 2023 flagbearer. He explained that the party’s executive seems to believe that Dr. Kamara’s tenure as flagbearer has ended, while Dr. Kamara himself remains steadfast in his position. This standoff, Hon. Kargbo noted, has created a dual leadership scenario within the APC, leaving the party in disarray.

Hon. Kargbo warned that without swift and collective action, the APC risks losing its relevance and ability to compete in future elections. “What a confusion for a party that is more than 60 years old!” he exclaimed, calling the current state of affairs a disaster that must be addressed immediately.

In the same vain, the grassroots of the party have also expressed disappointment over the manner in which the party stakeholders are conducted themselves.

Some have also called for urgent need to address these disappointing episodes in the party.

However, sources have not stated when the party will host the conference but rumours have it that the conference will take place soon in the Northern city of Makeni City.