In a significant political development, a prominent youth leader from Sierra Leone’s Eastern Region Sahr Makowa has publicly declared his support for lawyer Ady Macauley, a leading presidential aspirant within the All People’s Congress (APC). The endorser, a former National Youth League leader for the Eastern Region, well-known social media commentator, and content creator from Kailahun District, announced his backing ahead of the party’s highly anticipated 2026 National Convention.
This endorsement is viewed as strategically important, given the endorser’s influence among youth networks and his active presence on digital platforms—a growing arena for political engagement in Sierra Leone. His support signals growing momentum for Macauley’s bid to become the APC’s flagbearer in the next presidential election.
Ady Macauley, a lawyer and former Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, has been actively building a campaign centered on party unity, institutional reform, and youth inclusion. His background in governance and legal advocacy has positioned him as a candidate emphasizing accountability and progressive leadership within the APC.
The Eastern Region, and particularly Kailahun District, has historically been a stronghold of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). An endorsement from a influential APC youth figure in this region may strengthen Macauley’s appeal beyond traditional APC bases and signal inroads into opposition-dominated areas.
This move comes as the APC continues to restructure and galvanize support following the 2023 general elections. The party is expected to hold a competitive convention in 2026 to select its candidate for the 2028 presidential race.
Macauley’s campaign has welcomed the endorsement, highlighting the importance of uniting the party’s base, especially young voters, ahead of the next election cycle.
