Freetown, 21st March, 2026– Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), has extended humanitarian support to Sierra Leoneans stranded in Kuwait amid the ongoing conflict.
Bangura donated US$2,000 to provide food, shelter, and urgent assistance for Sierra Leoneans facing dire conditions. The funds were channeled through Alusine Kargbo, APC Coordinator in Kuwait, to reach those most affected. The conflict has left many Sierra Leonean immigrants traumatized, jobless, and without access to basic necessities. Families remain separated, and uncertainty clouds their future.
Mariatu Sesay, a domestic worker, shared her ordeal: “We are living in fear every day. Some of us have lost our jobs, others cannot return home, and we feel abandoned. This support gives us hope that we are not forgotten.”
Mohamed Kamara, another immigrant, echoed her sentiment: “The conflict has made life unbearable. We are grateful for Dr. Bangura’s assistance. It shows that someone cares about our struggles.”
In a statement accompanying the donation, Bangura expressed solidarity and offered bold assurances:
“My heart goes out to every Sierra Leonean enduring hardship in Kuwait. You are not forgotten. This support is a small step to ease your suffering, but my commitment is far greater. I assure you that when I become President of Sierra Leone, no Sierra Leonean will ever feel the need to seek greener pastures abroad. Together, we will build a nation where opportunity, dignity, and prosperity are found at home.”
The gesture has been hailed as both compassionate and politically symbolic. Alusine Kargbo praised the initiative:
“This donation is timely and impactful. It will help our brothers and sisters here who are struggling to survive. More importantly, it reminds us that Sierra Leone’s leadership is thinking about us, even in these difficult times.”
As the APC prepares for its 2026 National Delegates Conference (NDC), Bangura’s humanitarian outreach is being seen as a blend of empathy and foresight. For Sierra Leoneans stranded in Kuwait, the relief support offers immediate respite, while his words of assurance provide long-term hope for a future where migration is a choice, not a necessity.
