Finda Diana Konomanyi, a prominent stalwart of the All People’s Congress (APC), has wrapped up her nationwide reconciliation and engagement tour with a passionate homecoming in Kono District, where she urged party members to embrace unity and forgiveness as they chart a course toward the 2028 elections.
The final leg of her tour drew a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters, elders, and party officials who converged in Kono to welcome their daughter and political figurehead. Her return marked a symbolic moment for many in the district who view her not just as a politician, but as a committed advocate for local progress and national cohesion.
Konomanyi, who currently serves as Chairperson of the APC Former Ministers’ Association (FOMINA), used the platform to reflect on the internal setbacks that plagued the APC in the lead-up to and aftermath of the 2023 general elections. Speaking with honesty and humility, she acknowledged the party’s shortcomings and called for a new era of reconciliation and forward-thinking.
“We must look each other in the eye, forgive, and build back stronger,” she declared in both Krio and Kono. “This is not the time for division, blame, or resentment. It is the time to regroup, to listen, and to lead.”Her message struck a chord with supporters, many of whom expressed a renewed sense of purpose as the party eyes a comeback in 2028.
Konomanyi reminded them that the APC’s vision remains deeply rooted in the socio-economic transformation of districts like Kono, which continues to face challenges such as unemployment and uncertainty in the mining sector.
She raised concerns over the prolonged crisis surrounding Koidu Holdings, the diamond mining company whose operations have been embroiled in controversy. “Too many families are losing income because of this stalemate,” Konomanyi said.
“I call on all stakeholders the company and the government to return to the negotiation table in good faith.”
Also addressing the gathering, former Eastern Region Minister Karamoh Kabba hailed Konomanyi as a unifying force within the APC, describing her as “Kono’s beacon of hope” and emphasizing her unwavering commitment to the district’s development.
In a significant moment during her address, Konomanyi extended an olive branch to factions within the party still focused on contesting the outcome of the 2023 polls.
Without mentioning names directly, she encouraged those involved in electoral litigation to now prioritize party cohesion over prolonged disputes.
“Let us not allow yesterday’s wounds to destroy tomorrow’s chances,” she urged.Observers say her tour has succeeded in reenergizing the APC grassroots and laying a foundation for internal healing, especially in districts where political rifts had weakened party coordination.
As Konomanyi left Kono, her message was clear: only through collective effort, reconciliation, and strategic preparation can the APC regain power and restore confidence among its supporters.
