If what Paran Tarawally said on Liberty Online TV is true—that the decision has already been made for Sierra Leone to continue using the Proportional Representation (PR) system—then serious questions must be asked.
If the outcome has already been decided before Parliament concludes its debate, what is the purpose of the public consultations and parliamentary deliberations? Constitutional reform should be an open, transparent, and genuine process—not one where the conclusion is predetermined.
Parliament exists to debate, scrutinize, and make decisions in the national interest. The people of Sierra Leone deserve a process where every opinion is heard and every proposal is considered on its merits.
If the decision has already been taken behind closed doors, then the parliamentary debate risks being viewed as a mere formality rather than a meaningful democratic exercise.
These are important claims that deserve clarification. The government, Parliament, and all those involved in the constitutional review should clearly explain whether the electoral system remains under genuine consideration or whether a final decision has already been made.
The Constitution belongs to the people of Sierra Leone—not to any political party or government. Constitutional reform must be guided by transparency, accountability, and respect for the democratic process.