By Alpha Conteh
Freetown, 6th November, 2026 – Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has reaffirmed his commitment to community development and environmental sanitation by joining the Deputy National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Robert Kondema Kargbo, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and residents of Regent in a cemetery cleaning exercise.
The initiative, which attracted scores of community volunteers, focused on clearing overgrown vegetation and waste from the cemetery to create a cleaner, safer, and more dignified environment for residents and visitors.
Speaking during the exercise, the APC flagbearer aspirant said it was important to personally support activities that directly benefit communities and improve public spaces.
“I was informed that there would be a cleaning exercise, and I informed my team that we should come and support it and ensure that we regularly contribute to maintaining this place,” he said.
Dr. Bangura emphasized that preserving the cemetery should be a shared responsibility and encouraged residents to actively participate in future clean-up initiatives. He noted that sustainable community development can only be achieved when citizens work together to address common challenges.
“I am happy to be here with all of you, and it is something that I will continue to work on regularly,” he assured residents, pledging his continued support for efforts aimed at maintaining the cemetery and improving the community’s environment.
The APC aspirant said initiatives of this nature demonstrate the power of collective action and underscored the importance of citizens taking ownership of projects that benefit their communities.
SLPP Deputy National Chairman Robert Kondema Kargbo praised participants for their commitment and stressed the importance of bringing residents together to address local challenges.
He disclosed plans for a community-led initiative to construct a perimeter fence around the cemetery early next year in response to concerns over indiscriminate waste disposal at the site.
“We are working on erecting a perimeter fence here because we have heard that people have begun dumping waste at the cemetery. We will therefore encourage every household to play its part and provide support,” he said.
Kargbo also expressed satisfaction with the level of participation shown by residents and stakeholders, describing it as a positive example of community spirit and cooperation.
“I have seen community people coming together, and I am also seeing many others who are determined to contribute towards bringing the community together,” he noted.
He further emphasized that responsibility for maintaining the cemetery should not rest on a single individual or group.
Residents and volunteers commended Dr. Bangura’s participation, describing his presence as a demonstration of leadership through service and community engagement.
The event highlighted the growing importance of community-driven initiatives in addressing local challenges and demonstrated how citizens, religious organizations and political leaders can work together to promote environmental sanitation and community development.
For Dr. Bangura, the exercise formed part of his broader engagement with communities across the country, reinforcing his message of active citizenship, service, and grassroots participation in initiatives aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Sierra Leoneans.
