In a celebration of character and impact that transcends borders, two of Sierra Leone’s prominent political figures have been recognized on a continental stage for the values they embody. Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, and Dr. Ibrahim Bangura (DIB), both leading flagbearer aspirants of the All Peoples Congress (APC), have been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans 2026.
The list, which was produced by the Global Reputation Forum in partnership with Reputation Poll International, distinguishes itself by design and merit. It is conceived not as a ranking of fame or fortune, but as a benchmark of trust. It aims to identify persons whose lives, leadership, and legacies embody, through their actions, credibility, and impact that can be measured. In a continent that is too often defined through the lenses of deficit, this compilation is a celebration of a timeless truth, that Africa’s greatest resource is, indeed, its people, especially those leaders, who lead with passion, purpose, humility, and conscience.
For Mohamed Omodu Kamara, alias Jagaban, this acknowledgement is an endorsement of a profile that has been crafted on an entrepreneur and an affiliation with youth ambitions. This is based on a profile of a self-made businessman and a politician with a profile that espouses grassroots politicking. For his devoted fans, Jagaban epitomizes a type of leadership that is very grassroots and solutions-oriented, which has contributed to a great deal of loyalty to his political program. He is perceived as a politician with very complicated ideology as far as governance is concerned and a practical politician based on physical development.
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura brings another dimension to this honour, one of equal respect. The reputation of this academic and technocrat is anchored on intellectual rigour, policy acumen, and measured calmness in the practice of governance. His credibility is often associated with a commitment to evidence-based processes and nation-building principles. This inclusion underlines the proposition that a service commitment, framed by discipline and knowledge, resonates as a powerful statement of reputable leadership. To many, he comes across as a strategic and efficient figure whose strength is perceived in deploying a coherent set of transformative policies.
Their inclusion puts them in the company of the highly rated Africans feted across the globe for their influence and integrity. Among the diverse figures that make up the list of 2026 is Uganda’s activist-politician Bobi Wine, one of Nigeria’s influential preachers, David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel, Gambia’s real estate businessman Mustapha Njie, and many other leaders from West, East, North, and South of the continent.
The case of Jagaban and Dr. Bangura, in their aspirations to become political leaders, says a lot. This indicates that the court of public opinion and the international community, rather, value the currency of reputation just as much as the currency of ideologically based political values. This puts emphasis on the public desire to be led by people who carry their reputation as the beginning of doing more.
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Overall, this award is less about achievement on a personal level and more about a shared story. It speaks to a story of people from Sierra Leone, and Africa as a whole, developing a reputation on a foundation of trust and real-world results. While recognizing individuals like Mohamed Omodu Kamara and Dr. Ibrahim Bangura in naming the 100 Most Reputable Africans, this award does more than honor two individuals, as it shines a light on what qualities of leadership will inspire and lift a community, promoting a positive dialogue of reputation itself in defining Africa’s future.
