Freetown, 14th August 2026 – Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, leader of the DIB Movement, has declared that his administration will prioritize youth and women in policy, job creation, and decision‑making, unveiling his vision under the theme “Heal, Unite, Build” as preparations intensify for the 2028 elections.
Addressing supporters in Kailahun, Kono, and Kenema districts, Dr. Bangura emphasized that victory in 2028 would depend on unity, discipline, and a renewed focus on Sierra Leone’s largest and most underrepresented demographics.
“At this stage we take no chance. We have to win,” he said, urging the movement’s executive to expand structures and strengthen voter outreach across chiefdoms and communities.
Dr. Bangura lamented the long‑standing exclusion of young people from national development, stressing that governments have failed to connect them to Sierra Leone’s progress. He pledged that his administration would reverse this trend by placing youth and women at the heart of governance, noting: “Sierra Leone is bigger than us, and we must work for the future of our young generations.”
Outlining his vision, Dr. Bangura presented three pillars:
Heal — promote forgiveness and national reconciliation; Unite — bridge political, regional, and tribal divides; Build — invest in education, jobs, and infrastructure for the next generation.
He urged supporters to embrace reconciliation and discipline, calling for a campaign rooted in vision rather than insults. “My political campaign is different. Don’t use abusive language to others, but with my message and vision, Sierra Leone will rise again,” he said.
The eastern districts of Kailahun, Kono, and Kenema, with over 800,000 registered voters according to ECSL 2023 figures, form a crucial voting bloc. With youth making up more than 60% of Sierra Leone’s population and women’s representation in Parliament still below 15% (UNDP data), Dr. Bangura’s emphasis on these groups underscores their potential to shape the 2028 outcome.
By placing youth and women at the centre of policy, job creation, and decision‑making, Dr. Bangura positioned his campaign as a movement for inclusion, reconciliation, and national renewal.
