The Liberation People's Party (LPP) in Sierra Leone has obtained police clearance to conduct a series of district engagements in Bo and the Western Urban District. This clearance was granted by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) as per a letter dated October 8, 2026. The engagements are scheduled to take place at various locations, starting with designated venues in Selenga Chiefdom and Valunia Chiefdom in Bo District on October 9, 2026.
The engagements will continue with an event at Gaula Community Barray in Bo District on October 10, 2026, and conclude with a meeting at Casablanca Field, Aberdeen Road New Market, in the Western Urban District on October 11, 2026. The police clearance explicitly permits meetings at these designated venues but does not authorize processions, rallies, or jogging activities. Additionally, the use of marshals during these events is prohibited.
The LPP had submitted an application for the police clearance on October 6, 2026, which was subsequently approved. The approval was communicated to the LPP National Secretary General, Mrs. Thelma Moriba, by the Sierra Leone Police Headquarters in Freetown. The police have reminded the LPP that the approved activities must comply with the provisions of the Public Order Act No. 46 of 1965 and the Road Traffic Regulation, 2007.
The Sierra Leone Police have informed various regional and local police commanders about the approval. These include the Regional Police Commander South, Assistant Inspector General Joseph Lahai, Acting Regional Police Commander Freetown West, ACP M. B. Kamara, and the Local Unit Commander of the Congo Cross Division. They have been requested to monitor the engagements to ensure compliance with the conditions set by the police.
The clearance provided to the LPP enables the party to proceed with its planned grassroots engagements while adhering to the restrictions imposed by the police. The engagements are part of the LPP's efforts to interact with its members and the public at the district level. The party's activities have been a subject of interest for its supporters and the general public.
The police clearance for the LPP's district engagements comes at a time when political activities are being closely monitored in Sierra Leone. The approval process and the conditions set by the police reflect the regulatory framework under which political parties operate in the country. The LPP's ability to secure clearance for its engagements indicates its compliance with legal requirements.
The Liberation People's Party's district engagements are expected to enhance its visibility and engagement with the electorate in Bo and the Western Urban District. The party's efforts to comply with legal and regulatory requirements for its activities demonstrate its commitment to operating within the bounds of the law. The engagements may also serve as a platform for the party to discuss its policies and programs with the public.
Key points
- The Liberation People's Party received police clearance for district engagements in Bo and Western Urban District.
- The engagements are scheduled to take place from October 9 to October 11, 2026, at designated venues.
- The police clearance comes with conditions, including no processions, rallies, or jogging activities, and no use of marshals.
