Sierra Leone today is teetering. Political polarization is at a high. Youth unemployment remains a ticking bomb. Distrust between citizens and institutions is deepening. From the streets of Freetown to the cocoa fields of Kailahun, people are yearning for a leader who understands people and seek their wellbeing. The APC, now at a crossroads, must look beyond traditional metrics of popularity or incumbency. The delegates choosing their flagbearer must consider one core truth: the next leader must be a builder of bridges, not walls. A unifier, not a divider. A thinker with scars, and a peacemaker with plans. https://salonecompassnews.com/a-story-of-dedication-and-service-part-seven-bridging-cracks-building-peace-dr-ibrahim-bangura-and-the-african-tradition-of-conflict-resolution/