<strong>MOHAMED BANGURA: JUDAS OF APC</strong>

By Alusine Fullah

Mohamed Bangura, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC) made a defiant move by appearing in parliament, despite the party’s decision for all elected APC MPs to boycott parliamentary proceedings. Mohamed Bangura’s decision to attend the 6^th parliamentary session has sparked a lot of debate/ argument within the political landscape. A senior member of APC, Ady Macauley stated: ‘Mohamed Bangura has committed a political sin that cannot be forgiven…he acted selfishly…he betray his supporters and the party…he is a contributor in killing democracy…”

Thousands of APC supporters have expressed dissatisfaction about the actions of the Mohamed Bangura. They said: “Out of 54 MPs for APC, Mohamed Bangura stands apart…he is a bad egg for APC…” Apart from the opinions of those supporters, a staunch APC member, who has decided to remain unanimous, said: “Mohamed Bangura is a real betrayal. He is a judas…he signed to the document of ‘APC MPs non-participation to the 6^th parliamentary session’…for me his decision is not about the country as he may purport, but about his personal interest…we need to defend the democratic principles of this country…”

On his part, Mohamed Bangura said: “I took this decision not for the party but for the sake of my country…country first…” he went further to emphasize that he is going to commit himself in building Sierra Leone.

A day or two after the presidential elections were announced by the Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mohamed K. Konneh, the All People’s Congress party took a stance on the outcome of the 2023 general elections. According to their stance, the APC highlighted the following conclusions/ demands:

The APC unequivocally rejects the announced results of the recently concluded multi-tie elections in Sierra Leone given the glaring irregularities and violations of established electoral procedures.
The APC declares its non-participation in any level of governance, including the legislature and local councils, as the results have already been tampered with to give the SLPP an unjust majority at all levels.
We demand the resignation of Mr. Mohamed Konneh and all the other commissioners of the ECSL based on demonstrated bias and failure to conduct their duties impartially
We insist on a rerun of the elections within six months to be overseen by credible individuals and institutions who will ensure a fair and transparent process.

On the 5^th July, 2023 the just elected APC MPs released their statement: “we the elected representatives of the part, for Parliament, hereby wholeheartedly endorse the Party’s position. We shall not participate in the 6^th Parliament of Sierra Leone in line with resolution of the party…until the demands of the party are fully met.” In nexus to the foregoing, Mohamed Bangura did not heed to the expectation of his party, APC. As it stands, thousands of Sierra Leoneans (especially APC supporters) are pondering and questioning the next action of APC executive to Mohamed Bangura.