After a comprehensive research effort carried out by Journalists Without Borders, (JWB) the media watchdog organization has officially declared Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the All People’s Congress (APC) Presidential aspirant, as the fittest and most capable contender in the ongoing political race.
The investigation, led under the dynamic and principled leadership of Alhassan Spear Kamara, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of the organization, combined public opinion sampling, party delegates’ interviews, policy review analysis and academic profiling to arrive at a singular conclusion: Dr. Ibrahim Bangura stands as the most formidable and visionary figure among the field of APC flagbearer contenders seeking to lead one of Sierra Leone’s most prominent political parties into the 2028 general elections.
The Journalists Without Borders report praised Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s ability to bridge divides within the APC and reach across the aisle in fostering national cohesion. His grasp of governance and his proven track record in policy formulation were highlighted as strengths that go beyond rhetoric. The research team commended his consistent engagement with grassroots supporters, his unifying message in a politically polarized landscape and his insistence on truth, ethical leadership and institutional reform. Alhassan Spear Kamara, who spearheaded the months-long study, described Dr. Ibrahim Bangura as a “beacon of clarity in times of confusion” and a man whose leadership reflects a rare blend of intellectual depth and patriotic resolve.
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura is widely known for his academic brilliance and moral discipline. As an Associate Professor at Fourah Bay College, his contributions to scholarship in peace, governance and security are well recognized both locally and internationally. His experience as a consultant to the African Union, ECOWAS and the European Union speaks to his continental influence. He has authored over 30 academic publications and served as a visiting scholar at Oxford University, showcasing a global perspective that many believe Sierra Leone urgently needs. His public speeches are filled with a tone of national healing, accountability and rebirth, which have resonated with both youth and elder statesmen.
He has earned a reputation as a selfless reformer who consistently prioritizes the APC’s unity above personal ambition. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has used his platform to urge members of the party to rise above regionalism, diaspora tension and personality clashes. He calls for an issues-based approach to political engagement and has remained committed to the principle that Sierra Leone’s next chapter must be built on integrity, discipline and inclusive development. Party supporters have increasingly rallied behind him, not only because of his competence but because of the hope and renewal his candidacy represents for a fractured political climate.
As the APC approaches a decisive moment in its journey, the findings of Journalists Without Borders under Alhassan Spear Kamara’s leadership may influence the conscience of the party’s decision-makers. With both grassroots momentum and institutional credibility, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura is now more than anaspirant; he is a symbol of principled leadership and a new political era.
The research concludes not just with endorsement, but with an appeal that the APC, and indeed Sierra Leone, deserves a leader whose vision is matched by his credentials, whose words are backed by substance and whose leadership can truly transform a nation in search of a better future.
By Alhassan Spear Kamara., Editor in Chief JWB. Tel ±23288439393
