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Honourable Amadu Kanu became interested in politics when he got a call from his people to represent them. He contested for the Member of Parliament position for Constituency 093 Moyamba District Southern Region of Sierra Leone under the All Peoples Congress Party (APC).He faces so many challenges and intimidation from his opponents as Moyamba district is the strong hold of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP).He was able to endure it and in the end became victorious and won the election in 2007.
The five years he spent in the Sierra Leone Parliament was fruitful as he was involve in the decision making processes in ensuring that sustainable development is taking to his people in his constituency. In 2012, his people recognised the good work he did for them and decided to allow him to maintain his position in the house of Parliament. He was voted for again in the 2012 elections to represent them for another five years. The people in his constituency believe in him as they are convinced that he has made them see some changes in their lives and that no one else in their constituency is the fittest candidate. They gave him the third chance as they voted for him in the March 2018 elections.
He is the appointed Deputy Chairman Mines and Minerals Committee in Sierra Leone Parliament. He is also a Member of three other committees; appointment and public service committee, Agriculture committee, Works, Housing and Assets Committee
Honourable Amadu Kanu has identified …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….as major constituency needs and helping to address them through legislative and oversight functions.