Successive governments committed to updating the 1991 Constitution.
Historical Continuity
Sierra Leone’s constitutional development has been ongoing since independence. Successive governments committed to updating the 1991 Constitution, and this reform completes long-standing national aspirations.
Link to the Lomé Peace Agreement
The Lomé Peace Agreement called for governance reforms, decentralisation, justice reform, and stronger rights protections. These provisions are now embedded in the new constitution.
Economic Transformation Needs
Investors need clarity, predictable rules, and strong institutions. The reform strengthens fiscal discipline, land governance, and local government efficiency to support long-term economic growth.
Youth Demographic Realities
With over 70 per cent of Sierra Leoneans under 35, the constitution now recognises
youth needs by guaranteeing education, lowering barriers to participation, and
supporting digital and economic inclusion.