APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called for unity, reconciliation and renewal within the All People’s Congress (APC), urging party members to remain united despite differences in the ongoing flagbearer contest.
Dr Bangura made the call on Friday, September 11, 2026, during a town hall meeting with APC members and Sierra Leoneans in London, held at the JK Banquet Hall in Forest Hill.
The event also marked the launch of the DIB Iron Ladies APC UK & Ireland, a women-led support group backing his flagbearer bid.
Speaking on his campaign message, “Heal. Unite. Build.”, Dr Bangura said the APC must heal internal divisions, preserve its unity and emerge stronger from the leadership contest.
“There can only be one eventual flagbearer, but there must remain one APC,” he said.
He urged supporters of the various aspirants to respect one another, stressing that the contest should not permanently divide the party.
Dr Bangura also called for greater participation by women, young people and the diaspora in the future leadership of the APC, saying they should be regarded as partners in decision-making rather than merely as electoral support bases.
He cited his experience in governance, peacebuilding and development, but said effective leadership also requires character, judgement, humility and the ability to listen.
Dr. Bangura said that, if elected flagbearer, he would reach out across the party to supporters and opponents alike.
He described his leadership offer as “experience without entitlement, confidence without arrogance, calmness without weakness, renewal without disrespect for our history, and ambition without division.”
Credit: DIB Movement Media & Communications Team
