The All Peoples Congress (APC) members of parliament has in a press release dated 30th April 2024 in collaboration with its National Officers launched a Monthly Press Conference that is expected to commenced in May 2024 to engage the general public on critical issues.
The APC acknowledges the dire state of governance, economy, and social afflictions bothering the citizenry and therefore seeks to keep the public informed and actively engaged in the myriad pressing challenges facing the nation.
This initiative according to them was designed to enhance communication between the party and the general public, to foster transparency in governance, to articulate the party’s position on critical national issues, as well as to hold the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) government accountable on its responsibilities to the nation.
This monthly press conference will further serve as a platform to provide updates on parliamentary activities, including progress and challenges in the legislature.
According to the release, each session will feature insights from former ministers and various experts who will offer alternative solutions and perspectives on critical national matters.
According to Hon. Abdul Kargbo leader of the opposition in parliament, the APC monthly press conference will not only enrich public discourse, but will also promote deeper understanding of the policy alternatives and governance strategies proposed by the party.
The APC Parliamentary Press Conference will be aired on some TV and radio stations.