By Sarjo Brito
Months of allegations that the Barrow Administration could lockdown the country after his nationwide tour and launching of his political party have been seemingly confirmed according to GDC’s National Youth President MC Cham Jr. MC’s remarks came following a government press release today suspending all social and political activities from March 8th. The release has left the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress furious as the party is scheduled to hold their national congress from the 11 to the 13th of March 2021, leaving the party in limbo.
Reacting to the press release, an angry MC Cham said government’s decision to suspend political activities is nothing but a political move, especially when government has been flouting COVID-19 rules for the past months, showing blatant regard to the pandemic. Cham also added that the Barrow government has in fact contributed to making some Gambians believe that the virus does not exist. Asked what the GDC will do now, MC Cham Jr said the Admin Secretary will be writing to the IEC to protest the decision by government. Cham insists they will continue with their congress despite government’s ban.
“This is nonsense and must not be allowed. This is a sign of failed leadership,” Cham said.
A flyer making rounds on social media shows that President Barrow’s NPP will be doing another launching at Kantora constituency on March 6. Meanwhile the Independent Electoral Commission has stated clearly that all political parties must hold their congresses before March 15 or will risk being deregistered.
