Isata Dora Bangura
Sierra Leonean educator and politician
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Early life
Bangura is from north-east region of Sierra Leone.[1]
She began her teaching career in 1976.[1] In 2018, she left the teaching profession to run for political office.[2][3]
Political career
In 2006, Bangura joined the People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) party which was formed as the result of a schism between Charles Margai and his supporters and the Sierra Leone People's Party.[1][2][3] She distinguished herself as an advocate for women's issues.[1]
2018 election
In 2018, she became the party nominee for vice-president of Sierra Leone and ran alongside presidential candidate Charles Margai in the general election.[2]
The presidential campaign struggled to gain traction as many Sierra Leonean's resented Margai for supporting Ernest Bai Koroma and the All People's Congress in the 2012 general elections.[2]
The PMDC won 0.4% of the vote and were unable to win any seats in parliament.[4]
