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Sidi Sanneh who chose Darboe over President Barrow congratulates the president on his huge victory

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Sidi Sanneh who chose Darboe over President Barrow congratulates the president on his huge victory

United Democratic Party’s Sidi Sanneh has congratulated President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.

Sidi Sanneh who endorsed UDP Darboe days to the election congratulated the president on Tuesday.

He wrote: “I take this occasion to congratulate President Adama Barrow and to all those associated with his campaign.

“Now that a consensus has emerged from ALL agents – local, national and international – charged with monitoring the integrity of the vote, the outcome is the genuine WILL OF THE PEOPLE that MUST be respected.

“Again, CONGRATULATIONS Mr. President and to my friend Musa.”

Why Every Gambian Should Accept Barrow’s Victory

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Why Every Gambian Should Accept Barrow’s Victory

By Amara Thoronka

Elections globally are not perfect. You can hardly cite a country in the world which has conducted a national election without challenges and/or anomalies. Not the United States, not United Kingdom, not France, not Russia, not any nation. No matter what there are either minor or major electoral glitches.

However, the question in civilized and mature democracies has always been: is the said anomaly substantial or weighty enough to discredit the result in its entirety? If it goes in the affirmative, observers and others can point it out and there are legal remedies to overturn the result. But if the answer is in the negative, the result is usually accepted, and the minor anomalies then form the basis of subsequent legal, electoral, and administrative reforms.

The conduct of Gambia’s presidential election on Saturday 4th December and the announcement of its result on the night of Sunday 5th December is one that has been validated by international and local election observers. In a joint press briefing after the proclamation of the result, international observers from West Africa subregional body- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Union (AU), Commonwealth, European Union, Election Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) and West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) unanimously agreed and validated the election result, confirming that the election was free, fair, transparent and credible. The same has been replicated by local non-state actors that observed the process nationwide.

According to reports and findings of local and international observers, the candidates were represented in polling stations across the country and that they validated the election results at polling station level by appending their signatures to result forms. The said candidates were also represented at collation centers and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) headquarters for holistic endorsement of the result.

Also, with the exception of United Democratic Party (UDP) presidential candidate Ousainou Darboe and Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) candidate Mama Kandeh, all those who contested the said election and other political leaders have accepted the outcome and have congratulated president-elect Adama Barrow.

Moreover, the Gambian and international media did not report any anomaly that was not remedied on the spot by the IEC. The nomination, campaign, voting, counting and announcement of result were all covered by the media. Live streams were also done online for wider audience and insight into the electioneering process.

If the above factors still appear unconvincing for you to accept the result, well think about the potential consequences of your denial and/or defiance on yourself and the society. Think about the pain and suffering your violent reaction can inflict on pregnant women, lactating mothers, the disable, the aged and socioeconomic activities.

Democracy Lessons From The Smiling Coast Of West Africa

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Democracy Lessons From The Smiling Coast Of West Africa

In December 2016, President Yahya Jammeh narrowly lost the presidential elections — a loss that shocked all Gambians, Jammeh included. In a hard-fought election, Jammeh was narrowly defeated by Adama Barrow, who received 43.3 percent of the votes cast, compared to 39.6 percent for Jammeh.

Although Jammeh initially accepted Barrow’s victory, he reneged a few days later. Thus, Jammeh plunged the country, which has long been a beacon of peace in the sub-region into an 44-day long impasse that filled Gambians with fear and trepidation. Jammeh finally left The Gambia and went into exile in Equatorial Guinea on January 21, 2017, following protracted negotiations and threats of the use of force against him by ECOWAS.

Barrow’s surprise victory over Jammeh was mainly because of a Coalition of seven opposition parties and civil society formed in October 2016. Barrow, who was then the leader of the UDP, because its leader Darboe, had been jailed by President Jammeh, resigned from the party to enable him contest the presidential elections as a Coalition candidate. Barrow was sworn into office twice: first on the constitutionally-mandated date of January 19, 2017 in Dakar, Senegal, where he took refuge during the impasse with former President Jammeh, and again on February 18, 2017 in The Gambia.

President Barrow came to power amidst high hopes of Gambians who had endured 22 years of brutal rule by former President Jammeh. In addition, President Barrow was expected to abide by his commitment to the Coalition 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which called for him to step down after a three year transition period. President Barrow was also, as per the Coalition 2016 MOU, not to present himself as a candidate in the presidential elections following the three-year transition period.

Instead, President Barrow decided to serve his five year-term in office, provoking protests, which resulted in three deaths in January 2020. President Barrow was also widely criticized for his selective implementationof the recommendations of the Janneh Commission which investigated the financial dealings of former President Jammeh, his failure to ensure adoption of the new Draft Constitution of The Gambia, and for corruptionunder his watch.

Despite these criticisms, President Barrow, formed the National People’s Party (NPP) in late 2019 to contest the December 2021 presidential elections, after falling out with the UDP Party Leader Darboe, who he often referred to has his political “father.” President Barrow also formed an alliance with a faction of former President Jammeh’s party, the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) to help him contest the December 2021 presidential elections. This alliance was condemned by many given the dirty and gruesome record of former President Jammeh’s rule.

President Barrow nevertheless had a huge victory in last week’s presidential elections, with 53 percent of votes, compared to the runner up, Darboe who had 28 percent of votes; just over half of Barrow’s votes. The remaining four candidates, together, had less than 20 percent of the votes cast.

The polling and official results have been endorsed by local and international observers, including the African Union, ECOWAS, the EU and the Commonwealth. A day after the elections, three opposition leaders, including Darboe, announced that they would not accept the results, citing “inordinate” delays in their release and issues raised by their representatives at polling stations. However, one of them, the Independent candidate Essa Mbye Faal congratulated President Barrow a day later on his victory, as did the National Unity Party (NUP) candidate, Aboulie Ebrima Jammeh.

Although some UDP supporters protested the official results, it is noteworthy that the UDP leader, Darboe, called for calm. Fortunately, the protests ended as quickly as they started, and the entire country is now calm. As such, the 2021 presidential elections which were vigorously contested have come to an end without any unrest or major disruptions in the lives of Gambians.

The 2021 presidential elections provide valuable lessons which other African countries, indeed other developing countries around the world, can learn from. First, the legendary voting system in which voters drop marbles into drums, with one drum per candidate at each polling station has again proved to be highly effective. This is especially so The Gambia which has a high illiteracy rate which practically precludes the use of paper ballots.

Second, the on-the-spot counting of votes at polling stations they are cast, and in the presence of candidates’ representatives also increases the transparency of the system. Furthermore, poll results at each polling station are endorsed by candidates’ representatives, further increasing confidence in the system.

The 2021 presidential elections in The Gambia also showed that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) should be strengthened, and that it should effectively communicate with the public to, for example, address outbreaks of fake news on social media. In the lead up to the elections, there were many stories which dented the IEC’s reputation, and reduced confidence both in its impartiality and ability to conduct the elections.

Electoral laws should be reviewed and strengthened to curb bribery of voters to secure their votes. In this vein, serious consideration should be given to public funding for eligible candidates, limiting their expenses to public funds provided, and introducing serious penalties for bribing voters or accepting bribes from politicians. In addition, the president vacate office three months before the elections which will be overseen by a non-partisan caretaker administration to reduce the impact of incumbency and his or her use of public resources to campaign.

The recently-concluded Gambian presidential elections have proved once again, that this, the smallest country in mainland Africa with a population of only 2.1 million people, and which bills itself as The Smiling Coast of West Africa, can teach other African countries by serving as a beacon of democracy by holding peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections. How nice!

‘The people have spoken’: Mayor Rohey Lowe and her Banjul City Council Congratulate President-Elect Adama Barrow

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‘The people have spoken’: Mayor Rohey Lowe and her Banjul City Council Congratulate President-Elect Adama Barrow

The Banjul City Council under the leadership of Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has issued a statement congratulating President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.

Mayor Rohey Lowe is an executive member of United Democratic Party and the party has rejected the election result. The spokesman of the council Momodou Lamin Bah told The Fatu Network such important message would not have been put out without the consent of the ‘relevant authorities’.

The statement put out by BCC said: “The Banjul City Council (BCC) under the leadership of Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe wishes to, on behalf of the People of Banjul, congratulate you on your victory in the just concluded Presidential elections.

“A key element in the exercise of democracy is the holding of free and fair elections so people can freely express their will in a competitive democracy. This election was held on the basis of universal, equal and secret suffrage where all voters had the opportunity to chose their President in conditions of equality, openness and transparency. The people of Banjul in particular, and Gambians in general, have spoken. BCC therefore takes this opportunity to thank all Gambians for coming out in large numbers and peacefully casting their votes.

“Furthermore, we pray that Allah will provide you the wisdom to unite the people of this country and fortify your resolve to build a better Gambia that will promote peace, prosperity and welfare for its people especially the women and youths.

“We also use this opportunity to thank and commend all the contesting candidates for their sacrifices and for providing an alternative to the Gambian people and wish them the best in all their future endeavors.”

 

Gambia Participates says Saturday election was free, fair and transparent

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Gambia Participates says Saturday election was free, fair and transparent

By Dawda Baldeh

Gambia Participates, a youth-led civil society organization that focuses on enhancing transparency and accountability in the public sector, has said the Saturday presidential pool was free, fair and transparent.

The validation statement was made at a press conference held yesterday at Kololi in Serekunda.

Speaking at a press conference, Executive Director of Gambia Participate, Marr Nyang confirmed that they served as local election observers throughout the polling process with 453 volunteers assigned to various polling stations across the country.

“In the vast majority of polling we observed, people living with disabilities at 94%, elderly at 98%, pregnant women and lactating mothers at 99% and patience at 96% where given priority to vote before others. Voters were allowed to cast their marbles secretly. Ballot boxes were positioned in a manner that voters could easily see the colours, photos and names of their candidates. In 98% of the polling stations observed, the official results were given to party agents and subsequently pasted in a visible place for the public to see.”

In his statement, chairman of non-governmental organizations (TANGO) in The Gambia, John Charles Njie reiterated the credibility of the election and applauded Gambians for exercising their constitutional rights in a peaceful manner. He noted that Gambians should be proud of themselves, pointing out that The Gambia has proven to the world that the country is indeed the “smiling coast.”

“I think we can boast as a nation and applaud ourselves for peacefully going through our election process. I am sure a lot of us were apprehensive and the international community was also concerned, but we showed the world that we are a peaceful nation.”

Salieu Taal, President of Gambia BAR Association stated that the election marks a historic moment since the country attained independence from Britain, adding that this has proven the democratic nature of the country.

“We peacefully went through this election which is the first after the change of government in 2017. The election was very peaceful as the opposition conducted their activities without fear of being arrested. All Gambians and partners have contributed immensely to the fact that we can sit here and freely discuss the democracy of the country. The last election was totally different, people were shocked and state security personnel were deployed everywhere. The political atmosphere this year is very good compared to the previous elections.”

Gambia Participates commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), but however recommended for the IEC to reopen voter registration to enable Gambians who have attained the voting age or those who did not register previously to participate in next year’s national assembly election. The also recommended for timely release of polling stations list for voters to avoid delay in voting.

‘Congratulations, he is my president’: UDP supporters who either accepted or congratulated President Barrow

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‘Congratulations, he is my president’: UDP supporters who either accepted or congratulated President Barrow

President Adama Barrow’s electoral victory in Saturday’s election has left many UDP supporters and leaders in a state of complete shock and confusion. No wonder their leader Darboe rejected the result even before the final announcement of result.

But while everything was unravelling some supporters of UDP have either accepted or congratulated President Adama Barrow.

Yunus Hydara was among the first in UDP accept defeat and going on Facebook to state this publicly.

He wrote: “I have been out of words at the wake of such disappointing election results but I accept them as the wishes and verdict of the Gambian people. So best of luck to president elect Barrow.

“I’d like to thank my party leader Hon. Darboe for the steady leadership and guidance he provided to us throughout the elections. He is a well revered statesman. I am very proud of my party members for their commitment, efforts and sacrifice.”

Sheriff Ceesay of the dead Three Years Jotna in a video message said: “Adama Barrow is not our enemy. It’s our programs and policies that are different. But we have all seen on the 4th of December how the election went.

“So I just want to tell Adama Barrow congratulations. He is my president from now to the next five years.”

Mai Fatty congratulates President Barrow, says victory is a triumph of Gambian democracy

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Mai Fatty congratulates President Barrow, says victory is a triumph of Gambian democracy

Gambia Moral Congress leader Mai Ahmad Fatty has on behalf of his party congratulated President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.

In a statement posted to his official Facebook page on Sunday, Mai Fatty wrote: “Following the final certification by the IEC, and on behalf of The Gambia Moral Congress, I wish to congratulate H.E Adama Barrow, on his re-election as President of the Republic of The Gambia.

“This victory is a triumph of Gambian democracy. All the candidates demonstrated spirited attempt during the process. Gambians demonstrated maturity, and spoke resoundingly loud about the path for their future.

“Our sovereignty is stronger and our nation more resilient. We must now begin the process of national unity in earnest, ensuring no one is left behind. The people have spoken, the verdict pronounced, the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one for our country.

“We must now fully focus on the business of the people without delay. God Bless the Republic of The Gambia.”

Darboe’s partner BB Darbo warns his party will respect election results if no clear evidence compromising the integrity of the electoral process is presented

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Darboe’s partner BB Darbo warns his party will respect election results if no clear evidence compromising the integrity of the electoral process is presented

Gambia For All has issued a statement congratulating Gambians on the peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s poll but also stating its position on the rejection of the result by UDP.

The statement reads;

The Secretary General and Party Leader, Bakary Dabo,congratulates the Gambian people on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the recently held presidential elections.

He further wishes to thank Gambia For All members and sympathisers for their active participation in the activities that led to this important national event. For, although our party did not put up a candidate, in light of the decision to endorse the candidacy of Mr. ANM Ousainou Darboe, candidate of the United Democratic Party, acting through the various party structures, our officials and party militants actively participated in the electioneering campaign side by side with the UDP.

We also wish to thank all the members, and supporters, both at home and in the diaspora who contributed funds in support of the party’s campaign activities.

The results of the elections, announced since then, have failed to meet our expectations; in point of fact, they raise questions that need further investigation and answers, as alluded to in the Interim Statement issued yesterday by Mr. Darboe acting in concert with two other candidates in the same election. Our party will allow that investigative process to be concluded before reaching a definitive position on the issue. But, in the absence of clear evidence compromising the integrity of the electoral process, our abiding position of principle remains to respect election results as representing the verdict of the people; and for any complaint or grievances, to only resort to the courts for redress. 

With the elections behind us, the Secretary General calls on all party members, especially officials, to refocus on party work forbuilding a strong, broad-based and credible party capable of participating actively in the political life of our country. A party capable of offering the Gambian people an enlightened, honest and experienced leadership, of the type, which they have been deprived of for so long.

 

Saturday’s poll: National Human Rights Commission issues statement to ask unhappy candidates to follow due process over any electoral grievances

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Saturday’s poll: National Human Rights Commission issues statement to ask unhappy candidates to follow due process over any electoral grievances

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a statement over Saturday’s presidential election calling on candidates to follow due process to address any ‘electoral grievances’.

“We urge all political parties and/or presidential candidates to follow due process and procedures to address any electoral grievances in line with the Constitution and other Laws of the Gambia. We exhort all supporters to maintain the peace and be law abiding. It is only in an environment of peace in which we follow the rule of law and due process would we achieve our national aspirations,” NHRC said in their statement.

According to the commission, it some isolated technical challenges observed during the voting among missing names on the Voter List, marbles not fitting in ballot drums, multiple voter registration and delay in the opening of polls. It however said the laid down procedures were generally followed by the electoral officials.

“Overall, Gambians exercised their constitutional right and turned out in large numbers to participate in the election. This is a manifestation of our growing democracy and the people’s full exercise of their right to participate in public affairs and have a say in who governs them,” NHRC said.

“We take this opportunity to thank the electorate and presidential candidates for a peaceful election, the IEC for conducting the elections as per the laid down rules, and the Gambia Police Force for maintaining peace and security throughout the election process. We further commend the IEC for giving priority consideration to Persons with Disability (PWDs), pregnant and nursing mothers and the elderly who came out to vote,” it also said.

 

UDP’s Talib Bensouda says UDP supporters must now show the true colours of UDP as a party that believes in rule of law and peace

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UDP’s Talib Bensouda says UDP supporters must now show the true colours of UDP as a party that believes in rule of law and peace

Talib Ahmed Bensouda UDP organizing secretary has spoken for the first time since UDP’s disastrous performance in Saturday’s election.

UDP got battered by President Barrow and leader Darboe has not been able to come to terms with the defeat.

Speaking for the first time, top UDP chieftain Talib Bensouda who did not address the issue of UDP rejecting the results said instead: “I want to thank the United Democratic Party voters and supporters for their tremendous support and the conduct of our campaign. Our campaign was truly unparalleled.

“The campaign is now over and we must all as brothers and sisters put The Gambia first. This is a low period, but now more than ever we must show the true colours of the United Democratic Party as a party that believes in the rule of law and peace.

“I plead  that you all go home and promote unity in your communities as Gambians. Your presence on the street is not helpful to the United Democratic Party and to The Gambia.

“Peace and stability are the most important treasures that our country has. Let us never forget that.”

LAMIN NJIE – OPINION: If politics was religion, Halifa Sallah would be first to enter heaven. As he bows out, I can only thank him for his loyalty to nation

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LAMIN NJIE – OPINION: If politics was religion, Halifa Sallah would be first to enter heaven. As he bows out, I can only thank him for his loyalty to nation

The end has arrived for Halifa Sallah – he has announced he is retiring from representation. The PDOIS leader will not seek political office ever again.

It’s actually strange that Halifa had a troubled career as a politician. It’s said a man must have a sinless character for him to be able to achieve certain things in life. That simply is not true with Halifa. His perfect character trait has cost him.

Halifa voted on Saturday and cried while talking to reporters. There’s only one thing that made him cry: Gambians are going to miss an opportunity to put the best man in office. He knew he wasn’t going to win and that broke his heart.

This election was important in many ways. It’s the election that will finally set Gambia on true democracy. Anyone who won must spearhead this. That person must also deliver a Gambia where the economy is thriving and citizens have decent jobs to be able to take care of themselves and their families.

If Halifa would have made a good choice? I believe so. He surely has the competence and ideas to run a government that would live up to expectation. But Halifa scoring just a little over 30,000 votes in the election shows just how far this man has continued to fall as a politician. Halifa is really not meant to be president.

But Halifa has done his part. He has lived a life of dignity as politician. He is not greedy and has been ruled by his conscience in the over 30 years he has been a politician. We will not have his sort again.

And before I go, I want to say if politics is religion where the first rule is to have the best of characters, Halifa would actually be the first person from Gambia to enter heaven. But politics is not religion after all.

Halifa Sallah announces his retirement

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Halifa Sallah announces his retirement

Defeated PDOIS leader Halifa Sallah has announced the end has come for him in terms of seeking political office.

The PDOIS leader once again proved his unpopularity at the poll after coming fourth place in Saturday’s poll. He got less than 35,000 votes.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Mr Sallah said: “For me, that is the end in terms of representation but that’s not the end in terms of my love for the country. You will hear my voice louder, firmer and more determined to ensure that the forces of ignorance are defeated.”

‘I will not do it, I own myself’: Mamma Kandeh says he still rejects election result as he speaks

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‘I will not do it, I own myself’: Mamma Kandeh says he still rejects election result as he speaks

Gambia Democratic Congress leader Mamma Kandeh has told reporters he is still not accepting the outcome of Saturday’s poll.

Mr Kandeh was battered by Prsident Barrow in ruthless fashion by beating him by more than a whopping 300,000 votes.

A stunned Kandeh who came third in the poll was later seen at UDP leader Darboe’s house on Sunday where they made a joint communique to reject the election result.

On Monday, Mr Kandeh renewed his stance he is still not accepting the result and vowed he will not call President Barrow to congratulate him.

Mr Kandeh said: “Everyone saw me at Ousainou Darboe’s house. We made a joint declaration rejecting the results. I am still not accepting it.

“I will not take my phone and call Adama Barrow and tell him he has won. I will not do it. I don’t have the power to stop him being president but I own myself.”

Breaking news: Inspector General of Police issues statement to warn against post-election violence in Gambia

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Breaking news: Inspector General of Police issues statement to warn against post-election violence in Gambia

The Inspector General of Police has issued a statement warning against post-election violence in The Gambia.

The IGP’s statement issued Monday evening reads: “Fellow Gambians, following the announcement of the final Presidential Election results 2021 and the declaration of the winner by the IEC, the Office of the Inspector General of Police has noticed with concern, gatherings with violent tendencies and obstructions.

“These are causing panic and alarms within the population which should be avoided. Without restraint, any form of post electoral violence will jeopardize our legacy for tolerance, maturity and peacefulness.

“This Office therefore, strongly urges all Gambians to remain calm and go about their normal lawful business, and avoid acts that can lead to a breach of the law. We are advocating for legal means of addressing our concerns as citizens.

“Moreover, it is the responsibility of all Gambians to safe guard the peace and tranquility that makes us the envy of others. Hence we are particularly encouraging the leadership at all levels to engage their followings for law and order to prevail.

“To this end, the Office of the IGP wishes to once again implore on all individuals to cooperate with the police to ensure that no form of post electoral violence erupts in this country. It is doable and we have collectively manifested that during the nominations and campaigns.

“Furthermore, we want to warn all that we will not allow this country to fall in to a state of lawlessness and any individual or group found wanting would be dealt with strictly according to Law.

“We thank all Gambians and the electoral partners for supporting the police and look forward to a continuation of the same support for peace and tranquility to reign.”

 

Gambia Elections: Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

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Gambia Elections: Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

The Gambia Police Force (GPF) are presently firing tear gas cannisters to disperse a crowd of protesters here at Kairaba Avenue.

Kairaba Avenue is the Gambia’s main thoroughfare which runs in a relatively straight line from Westfield Junction to the Atlantic Road. It is a major business area and home to the American Embassy.

Kairaba Avenue is also the area where the opposition leader Ousainou Darboe is resident. Earlier this afternoon a crowd of protesters gathered at his residence in solidarity with their leader who has rejected Saturday’s poll results.

Developing story…

 

UDP should stand down!

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UDP should stand down!

By Madi Jobarteh

The leadership of UDP need to ask their members to stand down and allow NPP to peacefully celebrate their victory.

UDP should go to the courtroom and not on the street. The election results cannot be overturned on the street. Hence UDP will bear responsibility if violence erupts in this country!

Lawyer Darboe should understand that he bears command responsibility for the actions of his supporters in this circumstance, just as every other supporter also bears individual responsibility if they violate the law.

The leadership of UDP has legal capacity to know better. Therefore Lawyer Darboe should put it to his supporters to stand down ASAP. They have no reason whatsoever to be on the street. They must follow due process.

President Adama Barrow and the NPP are the winners of the December 4 elections until the next elections in 2026 or if the Supreme Court annuls the results. Until then there’s no justification for their current actions and no one has any power to overturn the verdict of the people.

UDP leadership should be honest to their membership especially the uninformed youths and not give them any false impressions or expectations.

NPP should be let to celebrate as they wish peacefully and without violence. All other parties should give them space. This would have been the case if it were Ousainou Darboe or Halifa Sallah or Essa Faal or any other candidate who was declared by the IEC Chairman as the duly elected president.

For the moment the duly elected president is Adama Barrow of NPP. Therefore let’s give NPP the chance and space to celebrate their victory. Period.

The men and women of conscience in UDP who are honest and brave should impress on their leadership and membership to stand down! The actions of their members are undemocratic, uncivil  and unnecessarily irresponsible.

All other political leaders, religious and traditional as well as business and CSO leaders and all men and women of conscience should speak up by telling truth to Ousainou Darboe and UDP to stand down. Go to court and not on the street!

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Essa Faal abandons attempt to dispute election, tells reporters the election represents the verdict of Gambians

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Essa Faal abandons attempt to dispute election, tells reporters the election represents the verdict of Gambians

Independent Essa Faal has told reporters he has called President Adama Barrow to congratulate him on his electoral victory.

“I have called President-elect Adama Barrow and congratulated him on his re-election. We have heard a good conversation about the future of this country,” Mr Faal told reporters at his house in Kerr Serign on Monday.

According to the Turnaround leader, the 2021 presidential election represents the verdict of the Gambian people.

He said: “The results were announced by the IEC and the credibility of the election was confirmed by both international and domestic observers.

“We have also looked at the materials in our possession and the information we have and have concluded that even though there might have been irregularities here and there, there might have been some violations of the law here and there, by and large, the elections results in our opinion represent the verdict of the Gambian people.

“As such, it behoves all of us to respect that position and come together as a people to try to foster the unity of the Gambian people. A leader has been elected. We believe it is our responsibility to respect that position and to live with it and to work with it.”

 

Breaking! UDP Supporters Mount Protest

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Breaking! UDP Supporters Mount Protest

Supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have staged a protest as their leader Ousainou Darboe challenges the validity of the recently announced presidential result.

The protest is in direct response to Saturday’s polls which according to the official result announced by the IEC saw incumbent President Adama Barrow pulling 457,519 of the valid votes cast, whilst his close contender opposition strongman Ousainou Darboe pulled 238, 253.

Meanwhile, international observers, including the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, The Commonwealth among others have commended the Gambian people for the conduct of elections that are generally considered free, fair and credible.

Developing story………..

‘They both congratulated me’: President Barrow confirms calls from Essa Faal and Abdoulie Jammeh after his emphatic election victory

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‘They both congratulated me’: President Barrow confirms calls from Essa Faal and Abdoulie Jammeh after his emphatic election victory

President Adama Barrow has confirmed Essa Faal and leader of National Unity Party Abdoulie Jammeh have called him and congratulated him on his victory.

Speaking via his verified Facebook page on Monday afternoon, the president said: “Following #GambiaDecide2021, the IEC declaration that I am the winner of the December 4th Presidential election, this morning, I received calls from Mr Essa Mbye Faal and Mr Abdoulie Ebrima Jammeh fellow contestants in the elections.

“They both congratulated me on my victory and we shared best wishes. As for me, The #Gambia is the winner. Let us all unite and work for the progress of the nation. Thank you #Gambia #Gambians.”

President Barrow grabbed 53% of the vote on Sunday in a presidential election that will be remembered for the loud noise that preceded it.

He battered his opponents among them his father UDP leader Ousainou Darboe.

Breaking News: Essa Faal calls President Barrow to congratulate him as Darboe’s attempt to dispute election collapses further

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Breaking News: Essa Faal calls President Barrow to congratulate him as Darboe’s attempt to dispute election collapses further

Independent Essa Faal has told reporters he has called President Adama Barrow to congratulate him on his electoral victory.

“I have called President-elect Adama Barrow and congratulated him on his re-election. We have heard a good conversation about the future of this country,” Mr Faal told reporters at his house in Kerr Serign on Monday.

According to the Turnaround leader, the 2021 presidential election represents the verdict of the Gambian people.

He said: “The results were announced by the IEC and the credibility of the election was confirmed by both international and domestic observers.

“We have also looked at the materials in our possession and the information we have and have concluded that even though there might have been irregularities here and there, there might have been some violations of the law here and there, by and large, the elections results in our opinion represent the verdict of the Gambian people.

“As such, it behoves all of us to respect that position and come together as a people to try to foster the unity of the Gambian people. A leader has been elected. We believe it is our responsibility to respect that position and to live with it and to work with it.”

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