UDP US-based supporter Natta Mass has written a letter to the party’s commando Momodou Sabally asking him to exercise restraint in his dealings with political rivals.
Mr Mass’s letter posted to his Facebook reads:
Dear Sabally Momodou,
Please know that your utterances reflect on the UDP by virtue of your association with, and recognition from the party leader and general membership. The leadership of the UDP dedicated at least a quarter century of their lives to politics, advocating for democracy and the rule of law which is grounded in equal treatment of all citizens.
In that time, neither H.E. ANM Darboe nor any of his comrades EVER denigrated nor attacked ANY rival at the personal level. Neither has he or any of his comrades uttered a statement that makes fellow citizens feel excluded because they differ in some aspect or the other, least of all religious views or school of thought.
As democrats and staunch advocates for democracy, none of them would advocate for the disqualification of any citizen based on their religious views, subscriptions, or schools of thought. That is a personal affair and not a measure of one’s capacity to uphold the rule of law or lack thereof.
As a person who loves UDP and openly advocates for UDP, I feel the need to address you directly. I do not claim any higher moral station than you, nor do I seek to judge you. I am not seeking to debate this issue either, but I do believe that your views and conduct reflects on the party I love and in this case it did so negatively. So as a reminder, know that your words and actions affect your associates and the image of our party.
H.E ANM Darboe publicly recognizing your support of the UDP and publicly stating so should be an honor that is best reciprocated by aligning yourself with his views, and I am absolutely certain that he does not care about what any of his rivals’ religious inclinations are. By virtue of his public endorsement of your support and your proximity to him, your views no longer remain your views alone, right or wrong they get associated with and reflect on the party and his person.
Please consider that privileged position and exercise restraint in your dealings with political rivals.
Our problem is Barrow and he is our only focus. Wrest control from him and salvage the nation. THAT is the mission.
