Bai Mahmoud Bangura Declares to lead APC
In a bold move signaling a new chapter for the All Peoples Congress (APC), Hon. Bai Mahmoud Bangura, popularly known as BMB, has on July 26, 2025 officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Leader and Presidential Candidate of the APC Party ahead of the 2028 General Elections.
Speaking at the launch of the Bai Mahmoud Bangura Foundation on July 26, 2025, BMB confirmed his resignation as National Organising Secretary in compliance with the APC 2022 Constitution, calling the step “strategic and grounded in destiny.” His announcement, themed “Building Bridges and Rebirth of Prosperity,” underscores a vision for party renewal and national economic revival.
“I will provide the leadership that will take the APC Party to State House and improve the lives of our people,” Bangura declared to a packed audience of party members, grassroots supporters, and the media. “This is not just my mission; it is our collective project, our shared hope, and our only pathway to undeniable victory and meaningful transformation.”
BMB, a veteran APC stalwart with over 22 years of service, emphasized his track record of youth empowerment, grassroots mobilisation, and institutional leadership. He credited his political mentorship to senior party figures, including former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, whose belief in young leadership he hailed as “a legacy worth celebrating.”
Addressing the economic challenges facing Sierra Leone, Bangura lamented the “etched faces of poverty, starvation, and hardship” and vowed to pursue policies that strengthen national cohesion, restore economic stability, and create opportunities for all citizens. “Our nation is crying out for empathetic leadership, one with a zeal to build and maintain bridges that ignite economic renaissance and the rebirth of prosperity,” he stated.
In his declaration, BMB appealed to all segments of the APC – from ward executives and grassroots supporters to women, youth, diaspora chapters, and party veterans. He pledged a leadership style built on loyalty, inclusivity, and respect for the party’s values: “With my leadership, the APC will rise again – stronger, more united, and prepared to govern in the national interest.”
Highlighting his extensive experience, from APC Youth President to Minister of Youth Affairs and National Organising Secretary, Bangura asserted that he possesses the institutional memory and pragmatic leadership to secure victory in 2028. “With my leadership, we will fight for every vote, defend every ballot, and rightfully return the APC Party to power,” he declared.
The launch of the Bai Mahmoud Bangura Foundation marks the beginning of his nationwide mobilisation effort, focusing on empowering communities and engaging Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad.
“The time is now. The leader is ready. The mission is clear. Victory is possible. Change is certain,” BMB concluded to thunderous applause, signalling the start of a high-stakes race to define the APC’s future and Sierra Leone’s political landscape.