By Foday Moriba Conteh
The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially released a revised internal elections timeline, detailing key dates and activities leading to the Party’s highly anticipated National Delegates Conference (NDC) scheduled for 9th to 12th August 2026.
The revised programme, dated 15th January 2026, was issued by the APC National Secretariat and outlines the procedures and deadlines for elections and conventions at ward, constituency, district, regional and special organs levels, including diaspora structures. The APC said the timeline follows the successful re-publication of the re-gazetted APC Elections Rules by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) on the same date, 15th January 2026.
According to the Party, the revised elections roadmap is designed to provide a clear guide for internal governance and ensure that all activities are conducted in line with national electoral regulations and party rules. The calendar is expected to shape the Party’s internal preparations toward the NDC, which is widely regarded as a major decision-making moment for the APC.
The internal process begins with the publication of the voter/membership register for ward elections on 16th January 2026, a key step meant to allow party members to verify their status ahead of voting.
The timeline confirms that ward elections are scheduled to take place on 7th February 2026. The ward level elections form the foundation of the Party’s broader internal leadership structure, as they influence representation and delegate selection at higher party conventions.
Following the ward elections, the APC plans to publish the delegates list for constituency conventions on 8th February 2026, with the constituency conventions themselves planned for 1st March 2026. The Party noted that this stage will also include diaspora chapters and constituencies, reflecting the APC’s recognition of its overseas membership and contributions.
Next in the sequence is the publication of delegates list for district conventions on 2nd March 2026, with the district conventions, including diaspora districts and branches, slated for 24th March, 2026.
The programme further outlines the publication of the regional delegates list including the diaspora region, on 25th March 2026, setting the stage for the APC’s regional conventions, scheduled for 16th April 2026. The regional conventions are expected to consolidate leadership positions and harmonize party structures in preparation for major national-level decisions.
In addition to mainstream party elections the revised timetable includes several special organs conventions and affiliate engagements.
The APC set 22nd February 2026 for the publication of delegates list for a number of Party wings and associations. These include the Local Council Group, Former Councillors, National Union of APC Students, Former MPs Group, Persons with Disability Wing, as well as other associate groups and affiliates.
The timeline also highlights the involvement of major party structures such as the Women’s Congress, Veterans Congress and Young Congress, which will participate under the special organs arrangement. The publication of delegates list for special organs conventions is scheduled for 17th April 2026, while the Special Organs Conventions will be held on 9th May 2026.
Those stages are expected to strengthen internal inclusion and ensure that all party bodies play a role in shaping delegate representation ahead of the National Delegates Conference.
The APC has officially fixed the dates for the National Delegates Conference (NDC) on 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th August 2026, marking one of the most significant political events on the Party’s calendar.
In preparation for the conference, the APC National Secretariat General is expected to announce the date and place of the NDC on 30th January 2026. The timeline also sets 8th May 2026 as the final date for submission of proposed constitutional amendments, highlighting that internal reforms and policy restructuring may also form part of the conference agenda.
The Party further indicated that the publication of eligible delegates list for the NDC will take place on 18th July 2026 while 25th July 2026 is the deadline for submission of objections regarding the delegates list. Any decisions on objections are expected by 1st August 2026, ensuring that disputes are resolved before the NDC begins.
The revised internal elections timeline was signed by Lansana Dumbuya, Esq, the National Secretary-General of the All Peoples Congress (APC), in Freetown.
The publication of the revised calendar signals the APC’s push for structured planning and compliance ahead of its major 2026 political convention, as party members prepare for a full cycle of internal elections and decision-making processes across Sierra Leone and diaspora communities.
