The National People’s Party chieftains have said 217 supporters of UDP in Banyaka village have defected to the party.
NPP deputy spokesman Seedy Njie told The Fatu Network the over 200 people defected to the president’s party on Sunday in Jambanjelly.
A press statement shared by Mr Njie said: “The huge announcement was made by the group’s leader, Mr. Morro Barrow in a massive political rally in Jambanjelly, Kombo South. An elated Mr. Barrow said they, in appreciation of the unprecedented development strides of His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, decided to defect to NPP and work tirelessly for his re-election in December, 2021.
“While assuring his team’s unflinching loyalty and support to President Barrow and the NPP, he commended Kebba Madi Bojang, the NPP National Youth President for his relentless efforts and major contributions which ultimately ultimately led to their defection. Mr. Barrow also asked Government to consider their road network for construction.
“In welcoming them to the NPP, the Minister for Information and Communication Infrastructure, Mr Ebrima Sillah, commended Morrow Barrow and the youth for a wise and timely decision. Sillah assured them of President Barrow’s resolve to usher in development in the area and that West Coast Region will benefit from the Government OIC Road Projects. The rally was attended by several thousand National People’s Party supporters among them NPP Executives.”
