By Saidu Kargbo
Freetown, 6th November 2026 – The Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Robert Kondema Kargbo, and All People’s Congress intending flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and other community stakeholders in a cemetery cleaning exercise aimed at honouring the dead and maintaining a safe environment for residents.
The exercise brought together community volunteers and other stakeholders at Regent Community in a display of collective responsibility towards maintaining the cemetery and ensuring its cleanliness.
Speaking during the exercise, Robert Kondema Kargbo commended the spirit of community participation, noting bringing residents together to address local challenges was important for community development.
He referenced an upcoming community-based initiative which will see a perimeter fence erecter around the cemetery, which he says will commence early next year.
“We are working on erecting a perimeter fence here, because we have heard people have begun dumping waste at the cemetery, so we will task every household to give their own support,” he said.
Kargbo said he was moved by the willingness of community residents and other stakeholders to support the cemetery cleaning exercise, adding that such efforts should be recognized and sustained.
“I have seen community people coming together, and I am also seeing a lot of people around the community who are determined to provide that kind of support in terms of bringing the community together,” he explained.
He further emphasized the need for collective action, noting that the responsibility of maintaining the cemetery should nor be left to one individual or group. “I think it is collective work. I am looking forward to a very good working relationship with the community, especially in terms of coming together on a monthly basis to clean up the cemetery,” he stated.
A group photo taken after the cleaning exercise
In his remarks, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura said he was informed about the planned activity and decided to mobilise his team to support the initiative.
Bangura reiterated that keeping the cemetery clean and safe should be a shared responsibility, while calling on residents to avail themselves and participate in regular cleaning activities.
He further expressed satisfaction at being part of the exercise and pledged his continued support for efforts aimed at improving the condition of the cemetery. “I am happy I am here with all of you, and it is something that I will be working on regularly,” he added.
The participation of the two political figures, alongside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and community volunteers, demonstrates the importance of cooperation beyond political and religious differences in addressing issues affecting communities.
