 The main opposition the All People's Congress, which won the most seats in Parliament, boycotted the election process in protest and did not nominate a candidate for speaker .Bundu is a veteran politician, and a very close ally and personal friend of Sierra Leone"s president Julius Maada Bio

Before being elected speaker, Bundu was the northern regional chairman of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP).He is one of the most senior and one of the most influential members of the ruling Sierra Leone People's Party 

Bundu is the older brother of Ibrahim Bundu, a member of Parliament of the main opposition All People's Congress.