{"id":286,"date":"2026-05-28T22:10:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T22:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=286"},"modified":"2026-05-28T22:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T22:10:49","slug":"as-he-arrives-in-bombali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=286","title":{"rendered":"As He Arrives in Bombali\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Ibrahim Bangura Gets VIP Reception<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Leader of the DIB Movement and All People\u2019s Congress (APC) presumptive flagbearer, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura on Wednesday met with APC District executives and party stakeholders in Bombali shortly after joining Muslims in Eid-ul-Adha prayers in Makeni. The engagement, held in the APC stronghold of Makeni, drew key district figures and party faithful who expressed confidence in Dr. Bangura\u2019s leadership and growing national appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing supporters, Dr. Bangura thanked the people of Bombali for what he described as their unwavering love and loyalty to the APC, emphasising that Bombali remains \u201cthe heart of the APC.\u201d He stressed the urgent need to \u201crestore Sierra Leone to sanity,\u201d lamenting the country\u2019s current socio-economic challenges while assuring supporters that his movement is focused on shaping the future rather than fighting the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bangura also called for unity within the party and condemned violence during internal party elections. He urged supporters and aspirants to conduct their campaigns with decency, discipline, and mutual respect, reminding them that \u201cthere is life after elections.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further emphasised the importance of creating opportunities for women and children to realise their full potential in a peaceful and united Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bombali District Chairman, Dr. Martin Bangura, described it as a proud moment to receive Dr. Bangura in Makeni, noting that his decision to pray with the people during Eid reflected humility, unity, and commitment to the grassroots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also speaking, Hon. 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