Freetown – The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has expressed grave concern over the current stalemate in Parliament regarding the constitutional amendment process, calling on lawmakers to reconvene and find common ground.
In a press statement issued on August 17, 2026, the Council commended the Government and the main opposition All People’s Congress for the Agreement for National Unity that led to the establishment of the Tripartite Committee, which produced 80 recommendations aimed at strengthening governance and democracy.
The Council reminded Parliament and the public that the Constitution belongs to the people of Sierra Leone and must not be treated as the property of any political party.
“Any amendment or alteration to the Constitution must be undertaken strictly in accordance with the Constitution itself and with due regard to the legitimate views and aspirations expressed by the people of Sierra Leone,” the statement read.
The IRCSL urged Parliament, the Judiciary, and President Julius Maada Bio to act in a God-fearing manner, guided by national interest and constitutional principles.
The Council called on Parliament to reconvene and continue deliberations on outstanding issues with a view to arriving at a nationally acceptable consensus.
“As a faith-based body committed to peace, national unity and the wellbeing of our nation, we pray that God/Allah will grant all Parliamentarians wisdom, humility, mutual respect and the grace to love one another,” the statement added.
The Council reiterated that the constitutional process must serve the peace, stability, democracy and development of the nation.
