Omar A Jallow alias OJ, Secretary General of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Minister of Agriculture has hailed the role Halifa Sallah played at the inter-party committee which was established in 2006.
Sallah who is the Secretary General of the People Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism PDOIS and National Assembly Member for Serrekunda has played a huge role in ending the 22 years of dictatorship in the Gambia.
“He volunteered his service, energy and resources to make sure we arrive at this historic decision,” Minister OJ said.
The seasoned politician made these remarks after Halifa Sallah was selected as chairman to represent the ruling Coalition member parties while the former Majority Leader Fabakary Tombong Jatta was selected as co chairman to represent the opposition APRC and GDC parties.
OJ has commended Sallah’s role since the inception of the inter- party committee in 2006.
The inter-party committee was first established in 2006, after the intervention of the former Nigerian President Obasanjo to resolve the arrest of the defunct opposition leaders of NADD.
The committee consisting of nine political parties registered with the Independent Electoral Commission met to review the content of the MoU to spell out the way forward.
Briefing the press at the Election House on Saturday, Halifa Sallah said all parties have agreed to work out the modalities regarding the selection of a chairman and co chairman on a one year term. Sallah said among the tasks of the committee is to establish civic education teams comprising all parties to raise awareness. It will further work to resolve challenges of the next electoral cycle including the demands of the diaspora enfranchisement.
“The inter- party committee will act as a complaint handling body where party members can file complaints for redress,” Halifa Sallah asserted.
Anthony Robert Secka of the Independent Electoral Commission commended the moved, saying it will enhance their work.
Meanwhile, Fabakary Tombong Jatta delegated Sidi Njie to represent him at the meeting.
