“I Will Give My Life To Sierra Leone” …Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Declares As He Unveils Vision For Unity And Transformation

By Ibrahim Joenal Sesay

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Aspirant flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has made a bold declaration of intent, pledging to dedicate the rest of his life to rebuilding Sierra Leone and uniting its people.

Speaking in a recent interview on AYV Radio, Dr. Bangura said he possesses the energy, experience, and commitment needed to lead a meaningful change process in the country.

“I believe I am at the right age and stage, with the energy and wherewithal to drive the change I want to see in Sierra Leone,” he stated. “If I have travelled the world supporting change processes, why shouldn’t I do the same in my own country?”

Describing himself as a “proud son of the APC,” Dr. Bangura emphasized his long-standing engagement with Sierra Leone’s development challenges through research and writing. He said his ambition is rooted in a deep sense of responsibility to act rather than remain a bystander.

“It will be a scar on my conscience if I sit down and do nothing. I want to be part of the problem-solvers, not those who only complain,” he said.

VISION FOR A UNITED NATION

At the heart of Dr. Bangura’s message is a call for national unity and healing. He lamented the country’s failure to fully recover socially and psychologically from past divisions, warning that disunity continues to hinder development.

“We never healed as a people. My heart breaks when I see how easily we divide ourselves,” he said. “A united country is easier to develop.”

He outlined a vision of a Sierra Leone where young people thrive, women are economically empowered, and graduates no longer wait years for employment. His plans include the creation of a national youth fund, expansion of entrepreneurship and agricultural opportunities, and investment in value chain development.

Dr. Bangura also highlighted the need for affordable housing, improved salaries, and broader opportunities for women in socio-political spaces.

DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT

Central to his agenda is the introduction of a fully transparent digital government system that would allow citizens to track public spending and projects in real time.

He pledged equitable distribution of development across all regions, rejecting what he described as the tendency to concentrate projects in political strongholds.

“Every district must feel the impact of government. Development must be inclusive,” he said.

He also committed to building on existing national development efforts rather than discarding previous governments’ achievements, while prioritizing the fight against corruption, improving healthcare and education, and expanding access to electricity, water, and infrastructure.

PEACE, COHESION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

On national cohesion, Dr. Bangura stressed the urgency of fostering peace and unity, warning that failure to do so could have serious consequences.

“We must build bridges, not walls. If we are unable to unite, we risk losing everything,” he cautioned.

He proposed strengthening the justice sector, promoting human rights, and investing in grassroots peacebuilding initiatives led by women and youth. Addressing youth unemployment, he linked social challenges such as drug abuse to lack of opportunities.

“When young people have meaningful work and opportunities, many of these problems will reduce,” he noted.

CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE POLITICS WITHIN APC

Addressing internal party dynamics, Dr. Bangura called for unity, discipline, and mutual respect among APC aspirants ahead of the 2028 elections.

“I respect all those I am competing with. We are family,” he said. “Politics should be about service, not personal gain.”

He warned against toxic political culture, urging leaders to set a positive example, noting that “the words of leaders can make or break a nation.”

With a message centered on sacrifice, service, and national renewal, Dr. Bangura concluded by calling on Sierra Leoneans to join what he described as a “history-making movement” to reposition the country for a better future.

“The life of convenience is over for me,” he declared. “The rest of my life is for Sierra Leone.”