Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), has stated that President Adama Barrow can contest the much-anticipated presidential election in 2021 under the NRP ticket.
Hamat Bah was speaking at Sare Bojo village, Jimara District of the Upper River Region during a rally attended by thousands of Barrow’s supporters.
“Barrow will stay in office for five years and he will be the presidential candidate for the NRP in the 2021 election,” he said, while underlining the unprecedented development the country has registered under the leadership of President Barrow.
There was no immediate reaction from Mr. Barrow regarding the offer; however, what is clear is that Barrow’s has fallout with his former party the United Democratic Party where he previously served as treasurer.
“If you are a civil servant working in the government and you don’t want Adama Barrow you should resign,” Mr. Bah warned.
“I have worked with him and I know he is a real democrat. Anything that has passed before in the country will be treated fairly and honestly and sincerely.”
Mr. Bah said anyone who has the intention of destabilising the country will face the full force of the law.
“We have to stand firmly and work towards national development. The bus is standing and whoever is not working will be offloaded.”
Mai Ahmed Fatty, President Barrow’s Special Adviser, recalled that The Gambia sever ties with many countries during former President Yahya Jammeh’s 22 years reign.
“When Barrow was elected, he said we have to deepen our relationship with others countries around the world and that about D65 millions have been spent in that crusade.”
The minister of the Interior, Ebrima Mballow, said plans are at advanced stage to decentralise ID Cards countrywide, saying no one will be denied an ID card based on tribal issues.
The newly appointed minister of Agriculture, Amie Fabureh, said the government is committed to improving the welfare of farmers, acknowledging that the rice that is grown in the country can feed the entire Gambia.
Author: Momodou Jawo
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