Ex-deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament and presidential running mate of the All People’s Congress (APC) party, Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, popularly known as Chericoco is reported to be making gains in the campaign for the presidential ticket of the party for the 2028 elections.

Many within the party and beyond see him as the most credible, battle tested and trusted figure to lead the APC back into governance after years in opposition.

For decades, Hon. Chericoco has been more than just a politician; he has been the embodiment of loyalty, resilience and consistency in a party that has weathered significant political storms. At times when many walked away from the APC, he stood firm with the grassroots. He invested his time, resources and energy into sustaining party structures, financing critical activities and providing inspiration to supporters.

In the darkest days in opposition, he remained the torchbearer, holding the faith for the APC base. Now, his supporters say, this same spirit is what Sierra Leone urgently needs if the nation is to reclaim its lost political glory.

What sets Hon. Chericoco apart is his human touch. Unlike many political elites who are seen as detached from the realities of ordinary citizens, Chericoco has cultivated deep bonds with the grassroots. He listens, he engages and he walks side by side with the people. This accessibility and humility have made him not only respected but also genuinely loved across constituencies.

Political analysts argue that the APC cannot afford experiments in 2028. The party requires a leader who has proven himself through loyalty, courage and dedication; someone who can unite its various factions and appeal to voters across Sierra Leone’s diverse regions. To many, Hon. Chericoco represents that balance: a seasoned politician who commands respect at the highest levels while still retaining a common touch that resonates with ordinary Sierra Leoneans.

As the APC approaches its defining moment ahead of the 2028 elections, the call grows louder: the party must choose a tested and trusted leader to restore its fortunes and offer Sierra Leone the leadership it deserves. For many, that leader is Hon. Chericoco; an experienced lawmaker, a grassroots mobilizer and a symbol of unity whose time, they say, has finally come.