Bakoteh-based politician Omar Beyai has been made deputy secretary general and party leader of Gambia Action Party.
GAP said in a statement today signed by administrative secretary Muhammed Kandoro Yaffa: “The Gambia Action Party is pleased to announce the arrival of Mr Omar Beyai whose presence in GAP testifies that his admiration for nation building ahead of individual interests and this decision moderates united front. Mr Beyai is a qualified Gambian and has civic rights to establish a political institution, but after attempts made to lure him to GAP as our ideological powers interrelated, he opted to join GAP and suspended forming his party. He is determined, dedicated, disciplined, has leadership traits, fairness and maturity to deliver effective services to nation are what defined his uniqueness as an individual. Throughout his professional career, he demonstrated genuineness and led by example. This has demonstrated responsible leadership, and hunger for the welfare needs of all the citizens.
“GAP is aware that almost all the political parties followed Mr Beyai but his decision to join us with all his entourage is a clear manifestation that our strength as a nation lies on unity and that GAP has a lot to offer for the selfish interests of the Gambia. Mr Beyai is not power hungry nor is he a political opportunist but he is a real person who believes in diversity and to salvage the Gambia from sinking any further. For this patriotic decision, GAP National Executive has unanimously approved and appointed him as the first Deputy Secretary General and Party Leader of GAP, a decision that we deemed it necessary and a right man in the right position.
“And for those people with the aim of registering parties, we urge you to relinquish that decision and follow Mr. Omar Beyai to GAP. We are with the strongest convictions that the Gambians has voted for changes that never occurred in reality but we hoped that 2021 presidential elections would be a turning point in the history of our beloved nation and chances must be made available to all citizens irrespective of one’s background or origin. GAP is the only party in The Gambia that can deliver the promise and we urge everyone to vote for progress and not on tribal grounds. We will seize this opportunity to urge the Gambians to remain united in our daily commitments and remain strong and supportive to one another.
“Our country has suffered and endured a lot for the past few months due to COVID-19 pandemic that holds the world at hostage, but we promise to deliver a system that will prepare us to fight against anything derailing our economy. For our safety reasons, please let us be mindful and committed to the health guidelines during this period.”
