KABELAI TRUE TOK PROGRAM | 6 NOVEMBER 2026

In today’s episode of KABELAI TRUE TOK, we discuss the major proposed overhaul of Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution, including changes to presidential elections and the structure of Parliament. The constitutional amendments were passed after opposition APC MPs walked out in protest over the Speaker’s ruling that a simple majority was sufficient to amend the Constitution. Section 108 requires a two-thirds majority, or 100 votes, while the government reportedly had 96 votes. The episode examines the key changes, including: • Presidential threshold reduced from 55% to 50% + 1 • Proportional Representation (PR) entrenched for parliamentary elections • 30% quota for women in political nominations • A fixed election date — the second Saturday in November • Dual citizens allowed to contest parliamentary elections, but restricted from serving as Speaker or Acting President Watch the full episode of KABELAI TRUE TOK for the latest discussion and analysis on Sierra Leone’s constitutional changes and their potential impact on the country’s democracy and elections. #KabelaiTrueTok #SierraLeone #Constitution #ConstitutionalAmendment #ElectoralReform #APC #SLPP #ProportionalRepresentation #Democracy #WomenInPolitics #SierraLeonePolitics #Election2026