APC Draws the Line: Jagaban’s US$200,000 Claim Meets a Demand for Evidence

The All Peoples Congress (APC) has responded strongly to statements made by intending flagbearer aspirant Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, during a recent interview on AYV Television, raising concerns over what the Party described as factual inaccuracies and disparaging insinuations about its leadership and institutional credibility.

In a statement issued on Thursday, 13 August 2026, by APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Mohamed Pope Kamara, the Party stressed that the APC remains a resilient political institution with deep roots across Sierra Leone and a long-standing presence within the country’s political landscape.

The Party maintained that its electoral history and political influence existed long before Jagaban’s emergence, insisting that the future of the APC cannot be tied to the participation or candidacy of any single individual.

At the centre of the response is an alleged US$200,000 disbursement reportedly made to APC leadership in Bombali District, with Makeni said to be the operational headquarters. The Party has challenged Jagaban to provide concrete evidence and identify the alleged recipient or recipients of the money.

According to the APC statement, the National Publicity Secretariat contacted the National Chairman, National Secretary-General, Regional Chairman and Bombali District Chairman. The officials, the Party said, denied knowledge of such a transaction or its alleged beneficiaries.

The APC therefore wants the claim placed under the spotlight, demanding precise details that could establish who allegedly received the funds, when the transaction occurred and for what purpose.

The Party also sought to clarify another financial issue involving US$80,000, explaining that the money referenced was intended to support the printing process. It added that other intending flagbearer aspirants had also contributed towards the same purpose, for which the Party expressed appreciation.

Consequently, the APC stressed that, at this stage, it had not received a US$200,000 contribution from Mr. Jagaban.

The Party further rejected any suggestion that Jagaban’s participation is indispensable to political alignment with the APC, arguing that its strength rests on its broad membership, grassroots structures, historical legacy and institutional character.

However, the APC said it is still reviewing the full AYV interview and intends to respond further after examining all the statements attributed to the aspirant. The Party said the review will help determine the veracity of the claims and address assertions it considers false, misleading or damaging to its reputation.

As the 2028 flagbearer contest continues to generate political tension and public debate, the latest exchange adds another layer to the growing contest among aspirants seeking to lead the APC into the next general election.

The APC concluded by reaffirming its commitment to law, transparency and accountability, while warning against what it described as attempts to misrepresent its leadership or undermine the credibility of the Party.

For now, the political ball has been thrown back into Jagaban’s court: the APC says the allegation has been heard—but evidence, not rhetoric, must now do the talking.