Claim: APC Resumes Participation in the Tripartite Committee
Verdict: TRUE
Context
Following a brief withdrawal, the All Peoples Congress (APC) has confirmed its decision to rejoin the Tripartite Committee. This development comes after a high-level meeting with a delegation from the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the United Nations (UN), led by Fatoumata Tambajang, the former Vice President of The Gambia.
The Tripartite Committee, established to oversee the implementation of the Agreement for National Unity in Sierra Leone, faced a temporary setback when the APC announced its withdrawal from the committee. This announcement was made just a day before the APC confirmed its return to the table. The Tripartite Committee includes representatives from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), the APC, and various international bodies aiming to foster political stability and unity in the country.
Evidence
Delegation Visit: A delegation from the AU, ECOWAS, and the UN, headed by Fatoumata Tambajang, met with APC leadership. The meeting was part of the delegation’s mission to assess the progress and implementation of the Agreement for National Unity.
Official Statement: The APC issued an official statement declaring their decision to rejoin the Tripartite Committee. The statement highlighted the party's commitment to national unity and political dialogue, despite ongoing challenges.
Press Release Confirmation: Mohamed Pope Kamara, a member of the APC Publicity Secretariat, confirmed to Sierra Check that the press release announcing the APC's return to the Tripartite Committee is valid.
Conclusion
The APC's decision to resume participation in the Tripartite Committee has been confirmed as true. The intervention by the AU, ECOWAS, and UN delegation, led by Fatoumata Tambajang, played a crucial role in bringing the APC back to the table.
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