Kandeh Urges Gambians to Oppose Barrow’s Third Time period Bid – Kerr Fatou On-line Media Home

By Buba Gagigo

Hon. Mama Kandeh, Secretary General and Party Leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has urged Gambians to reject President Adama Barrow’s bid for a 3rd time period, declaring that “the presidency is over” for the National People’s Party (NPP) chief.

Addressing a gathering at a Senegambia lodge the place new members have been becoming a member of the GDC, Kandeh additionally responded to President Barrow’s remarks hinting that he could possibly be succeeded by his son, as NPP occasion chief.

“From today, let us stand firm against Barrow’s third-term ambition. I heard he’s dreaming, saying his son will succeed him. Before he thinks of his son, he should reflect on himself first. Whether he accepts it or not, his presidency is over—it’s God’s will. Change is coming, and you only need to go to Basse to see how much has changed. Women have turned to selling charcoal just to survive, something we have never seen before in this country,” Kandeh mentioned.

The GDC chief has accused the president and his occasion of exploiting ladies, significantly within the Upper River Region (URR). He claims that the NPP is pressuring ladies to acquire NPP membership playing cards, priced at D150, to profit from growth initiatives.

“The president and his party seem oblivious to the struggles women face, as they continue to take advantage of their hard-earned efforts,” Kandeh acknowledged. “Now, they are demanding these women purchase NPP membership cards or risk losing access to project benefits. Is this what compassion for women looks like? Let Gambians see the reality for themselves,” he mentioned.

Addressing the presence of international forces within the nation, Kandeh criticized the variety of checkpoints they function, questioning their function and expressing considerations about sovereignty.

“I have no issue with Barrow bringing in foreign forces for his protection, but why so many checkpoints? Since their arrival, how many of our people have been killed in Foni? Are they not Gambian citizens? Now our people are being taken to Senegal and mistreated. It’s as if The Gambia is no longer a sovereign state. We all want peace and security, but this should be achieved by Gambians, for Gambians,” he mentioned.

Honorable Mama Kandeh is the Secretary-General and Party Leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC).