Samura Kamara Leaves APC’s 2028 Flagbearer Race Open, Calls for Members’ Decision
Alex Fefegula Harding Former All People’s Congress presidential candidate Dr. Samura Kamara has left open the question of whether he will seek the party’s 2028 presidential nomination, insisting that its members should determine who represents them.
Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Kamara said he was not concerned about the early campaigns and political positioning among potential contenders, arguing that the final choice belongs to the APC and its membership.
He noted that similar political activities took place ahead of the 2018 and 2023 elections and said he was prepared to wait for the party to make its decision.
Kamara also revisited the disputed 2018 presidential election, saying the large crowds that attended his campaign rallies reinforced his personal conviction that he had won.
However, his assessment reflects his own interpretation of the election and does not change the officially declared result, which named Julius Maada Bio the winner.
The former presidential candidate further alleged that he received inadequate support from the APC leadership during his 2018 campaign but said he chose not to publicly dwell on the matter.
Addressing his meeting with President Bio, Kamara described the encounter as a private engagement between longtime acquaintances rather than a formal political discussion.
Beyond party politics, he raised concerns about the lack of continuity in governance, arguing that frequent changes in government and persistent political disputes can undermine national development.
He maintained that political leaders should place greater emphasis on sustaining development efforts instead of allowing criticism and political disagreements to overshadow national priorities.
Kamara’s remarks come as the APC faces the task of determining its leadership and presidential candidate ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Although he has not announced a decision to contest the party’s nomination, his comments leave his political future within the APC open as the party prepares for its next flagbearer selection.