Opposition GDC has issued a statement to condole with the family of Fakebba Colley amid the Kiang West MP’s demise on Saturday.
GDC in a statement signed by spokesman Omar Ceesay said: “The Gambia Democratic Congress under the leadership of Hon. Mamma Kandeh wishes to extend heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the family of the late Honourable National Assembly Member Fakebba Colley through the leadership of United Democratic Party Hon. Ousinaou Darboe.
“This is a great loss not only for the family, the National Assembly, and the UDP but a loss for the whole Nation.
“The late Hon. Member is known to be an exceptional leader and role model to the people of Kiang West, UDP, and The Gambia at large. He was a man who has The Gambia at heart and participated immensely to brought change during the impasse.
“While we mourn with the family of the late Honourable Member for the loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, we pray that Allah SWT grant the departed soul the highest Jannah. May he equally grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”