SLPP Names Ibrahim Gbla as Acting Mayor of Freetown City Council

The Sierra Leone People’s Party (Sierra Leone People’s Party) has named Ibrahim Gbla as Acting Mayor of the Freetown City Council following the ongoing boycott of council activities by the All People’s Congress (APC).

The development comes amid the continued absence of substantive Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr from certain council functions. The appointment is intended to ensure continuity in the operations of the city council and the smooth running of administrative duties during the current political tensions within the local authority.

The decision marks a new phase in the ongoing disagreements affecting council activities, as efforts continue to maintain the delivery of municipal services despite the disruption.

While the appointment is expected to address immediate administrative needs, questions remain over the broader governance situation within the council. The Freetown City Council is expected to continue its operations under the Acting Mayor’s supervision pending further developments.