The All People’s Congress (APC) has elected a new district executive in Pujehun District, Sierra Leone, with Sylvester Massaquoi emerging as the new chairman. The internal elections, which took place on 27 September 2026, saw Massaquoi secure 61 valid votes, defeating incumbent chairman Mohamed Amadu Sesay, who garnered 51 votes. This represents a 10-vote margin for Massaquoi over Sesay.
The election brought together APC delegates and party stakeholders from across Pujehun District. The party’s District Office in Pujehun Town was one of the locations for its electoral activities. The APC is currently conducting internal district-level elections across Sierra Leone, with the aim of resolving outstanding internal electoral matters and facilitating the orderly completion of its district structures.
The new executive, led by Massaquoi, is expected to work with party delegates, supporters, and stakeholders to strengthen the APC’s structures and activities in Pujehun District. The leadership changes come as the APC moves towards concluding a series of lower-level internal elections across the country. The party has stated that the electoral process is intended to resolve outstanding internal electoral matters.
Massaquoi’s election brings an end to Sesay’s tenure as district chairman. Sesay, popularly known as Dr Woo, will now join other party members under the newly elected district leadership. The outcome of the election marks a significant change in the APC’s Pujehun District leadership, with all incumbent district executive positions being changed during the internal elections.
The APC’s internal elections have been taking place across Sierra Leone, with the party seeking to conclude its district-level elections. The process is aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and ensuring the orderly completion of its district structures. The new executive in Pujehun District will play a crucial role in the party’s activities in the region.
The election in Pujehun District is part of the APC’s efforts to revitalize its structures and activities across Sierra Leone. The party has been conducting internal elections in various districts, with the aim of ensuring that its leadership is representative and effective. The new executive in Pujehun District will be expected to work closely with party leaders and stakeholders to achieve this goal.
With the new executive now in place, the APC is expected to strengthen its presence in Pujehun District. The party will be looking to build on the momentum generated by the internal elections, as it seeks to consolidate its position in the region. The election of Massaquoi as chairman is seen as a significant development in the party’s efforts to revitalize its leadership and activities in Sierra Leone.
Key points
- Sylvester Massaquoi was elected as the new APC Pujehun District Chairman, defeating incumbent Mohamed Amadu Sesay with 61 votes to 51.
