SLPP Deputy Chairman and APC Flagbearer Aspirant Join in Cemetery Clean-Up Initiative
Kanja Sesay In a rare display of political unity and grassroots civic action on Friday, 6th November 2026, Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Deputy National Chairman Robert Kondema Kargbo and All People’s Congress (APC) intending flagbearer aspirant Dr Ibrahim Bangura joined forces in Freetown.
The two political figures teamed up with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and residents at Regent Community for a joint cemetery cleaning exercise aimed at honouring the dead and safeguarding the local environment.
The collaborative clean-up brought together diverse volunteers, community stakeholders, and church members who worked side-by-side clearing overgrown bushes, debris, and refuse from the grounds. Such grassroots efforts have become increasingly vital in urban settlements like Regent, where civic engagement plays a direct role in public health and infrastructure maintenance.
Speaking during the exercise, SLPP Deputy National Chairman Robert Kondema Kargbo lauded the overwhelming spirit of community participation, stressing that uniting residents across political and social divides is essential for driving local development.
Addressing the crowd, Kargbo also announced plans for a major infrastructure project aimed at safeguarding the sacred grounds. He revealed that an initiative to erect a protective perimeter fence around the cemetery is scheduled to commence early next year.
“We are working on erecting a perimeter fence here, because we have heard people have begun dumping waste at the cemetery, so we will task every household to give their own support,” Kargbo stated, highlighting the community-led approach required to protect public spaces.
Kargbo expressed deep appreciation for the dedication shown by community members and stakeholders, noting that such momentum must be sustained. “I have seen community people coming together, and I am also seeing a lot of people around the community who are determined to provide that kind of support in terms of bringing the community together,” he explained.
Emphasizing that environmental stewardship and community welfare transcend partisan politics, Kargbo called for ongoing cooperation. “I think it is collective work. I am looking forward to a very good working relationship with the community, especially in terms of coming together on a monthly basis to clean up the cemetery,” he added.
As preparations continue for next year’s fencing project and regular monthly clean-ups, the joint participation of prominent figures from both major political parties serves as a positive example of bipartisanship centered on community development and public service in Freetown.