Dr Ibrahim Bangura, aspirant for the 2028 elections under the All-People’s Congress APC. Dr Ibrahim Bangura, while declaring his intent of vying for the position of the APC FlagBearer for the 2028 elections at the Fourah Bay Field, in Fourah Bay Community in Freetown.
The new kid on the block echoed his efforts to unify the APC party, and that he has chosen peace over personal problems and not amplify or fuel problems. He noted his ambition about solving the problems of youth empowerment and economic transformation. He also echoed his motor for the 2028 elections, which is to ‘ Heal, Unite and Build”.
He added that he would address the problem of youth disconnection, drug addiction, and systemic inequality.
Dr Ibrahim Bangura appealed to his supporters to stay calm and not to insult anybody because of him and that his supporters love him and should stay humble as there is only one All People’s Congress.
He called APC supporters to lead with love and purpose, while promising that elections will come in 2028, no one will steal the APC party votes.
“Not under my watch as I am committed to the APC victory in 2028. I did not join the APC. I was born into it. My father served the APC all his life. It’s in my DNA.” I recalled finding the Rising Sun the Children of the APC at age of 15 and my involvement in rebuilding the party after its 1992 fall.”
Dr. Bangura recounted efforts to unify party factions during his mediation between the APC leadership and the National Reformation Movement (NRM), choosing peace over personal ambition. “I believe in solving problems, not fueling them,” he states. Hon. Nuru Deen Sankoh, chairperson of the event, commended the overwhelming turnout. “Seeing this crowd, I can only imagine what the official campaign launch will look like,” he said, also lauding the Sierra Leone Police for their coordination and professionalism in ensuring a peaceful gathering.
Chairman Ibrahim Sesay echoed similar optimism, stating, “With a crowd like this, I believe Dr. Bangura will win the presidency come 2028.”
In his address, APC stalwart Abu Bakarr Daramy took aim at the current administration, citing inflation and economic hardship as reasons for change. He said, “Only the APC can govern this country to the satisfaction of the people.” He emphasized the importance of votes protection and citizen vigilance.
Meanwhile, constituency chairman Abu Kanu called for unity and civility within the party. “Let us peacefully canvass others to j Bangura camp without abuse or conflict,” he urged, also reminding supporters to participate in the national civil registration process to prevent electoral fraud.
