The leading All Peoples Congress (APC) flagbearer Aspirant, Dr Ibrahim Bangura has recently called on party members and supporters to unite, stressing that unity must be the watchword as the APC gears up to regain State House, come 2028.
“As a proud and committed member of the APC party, I wish to respectfully address fellow aspirants, party stalwarts, grassroots supporters, and the people of Sierra Leone at this critical juncture in our party’s journey, our great APC has weathered many storms throughout its storied history, and it has always emerged stronger through unity, dialogue, and a common sense of purpose,” the academic heavyweight-cum-politician stated, adding that, “Today, however, we are faced with a growing wave of internal tension that threatens the very core of our party. This is not the time for discord or division, this is the time for us to stand together, shoulder to shoulder, and remember that our common enemy is not within our ranks, but the numerous challenges facing the people of Sierra Leone, which we all want to address.”
Dr Ibrahim Bangura further noted that as an aspirant for the leadership of his noble APC party, he firmly believes that competition should never breed enmity, rather, it should foster innovation, vision, and mutual respect. He therefore urged party stalwarts not lose sight of the fact that a divided APC cannot stand strong in the face of national expectations, but only leaves them skating on thin ice.
Dr Ibrahim Bangura pointed out that the people are watching, and party supporters are waiting, adding that Sierra Leone deserves a cohesive, visionary, and disciplined opposition ready to lead with integrity and purpose. “I therefore encourage each of us to put the interest of the APC and the people of Sierra Leone above personal ambition. Let us engage in constructive dialogue and peaceful engagement. Let us unite, not just in rhetoric, but in action, guided by our shared values, our common heritage, and our collective aspirations,” Dr Ibrahim Bangura asserted.
“In this moment of political reflection, I am also deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in MPOX (Monkeypox) cases across the country. The health and safety of our citizens must be a national priority. We cannot stand idly by while communities suffer due to limited awareness and inadequate response measures. As part of my commitment to public service and social responsibility, I am pledging financial support to the party (details will be discussed with the executive) to launch nationwide sensitisation campaign on MPOX. This campaign will focus on community education and prevention strategies. I call on all APC members and supporters, fellow aspirants, civil society actors, and citizens of goodwill to join hands in this urgent public health effort. Together, we can heal, unite, and build.Let us come together for a stronger APC and a healthier Sierra Leone,”Dr Ibrahim Bangura concluded.
