Barrow claims loss in all Mandinka polling stations in Lower River Region in final presidential election
President Adama Barrow has publicly acknowledged that he misplaced in all Mandinka polling stations over the last presidential election within the Lower River Region (LRR).
Speaking to supporters, Barrow, who identifies as Mandinka, expressed frustration over his defeat in these communities, highlighting his heritage as a key level of reference.
“In the last election, I lost almost all Mandinka polling stations in the Lower River Region,” Barrow mentioned.
“I didn’t win a single polling station, and that’s deliberate. I am a Mandinka, and Ousainou Darboe comes to you and says ‘empower Mandinka.’ He comes from Bansang, and I am from Mankanmang Kunda, so who is your neighbour?”
Barrow additionally referred to the historic resistance of the Mandinka folks, noting that that they had opposed previous leaders, together with former Presidents Dawda Jawara and Yahya Jammeh. He urged that this long-standing custom of opposition was persevering with together with his personal management.
“We, Mandinkas, opposed Jawara, opposed Jammeh, and now we are opposing Adama Barrow. So, is this how you want to continue opposing?” he requested.
The president’s feedback have sparked controversy, with critics accusing him of constructing divisive statements. Some observers argue that his remarks might deepen ethnic divides, significantly given the political local weather within the nation.
Reporting by Adama Makasuba
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