He was a government minister from 1980 to 1982 and again from 1996 to 1999. From 1991 to 1999, Bangura was the National Leader of the People's Democratic Party of Sierra Leone as well as their presidential candidate in the 1996 elections.
From 1980 to 1982 and again from 1996 to 1999, he held government positions. From 1991 to 1999, Bangura was the leader of the People's Democratic Party of Sierra Leone and their presidential candidate in the 1996 elections.