Freetown, March 12, 2025 — Hon. Osman Timbo, the former Deputy Secretary General of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has officially tendered his resignation. The announcement was made today at the APC party headquarters, marking a significant development within the party’s leadership structure.
Timbo’s resignation comes amid ongoing internal discussions within the APC as it navigates political realignments and strategizes for the future. While the specific reasons for his departure have not yet been fully disclosed, sources suggest that his decision may be linked to internal party dynamics, policy disagreements, or personal considerations.
Hon. Timbo, a well-respected politician and former Member of Parliament, has played a crucial role in the APC, particularly in shaping policy directions and mobilizing grassroots support. His tenure as Deputy Secretary General was marked by active engagement in party affairs, including efforts to strengthen the APC’s organizational framework and enhance its appeal to the electorate.
His resignation is expected to have ripple effects within the party, with speculation already mounting about potential successors and the broader implications for the APC’s leadership structure. Party supporters and political analysts will be closely watching how the APC responds to this development, especially in the context of its preparations for upcoming political engagements.
Hon. Osman Timbo has yet to make a public statement outlining his next steps, leaving room for speculation about his future in politics. Whether he remains within the APC in a different capacity or pursues other political ambitions remains to be seen.
As the political landscape in Sierra Leone continues to evolve, the resignation of a key APC figure like Timbo underscores the shifting dynamics within the party and the broader national political arena.