Those who wish to peddle the counter factual history that the victory of democracy over tyranny in 2016 was a three month transaction led by an un-known lion killer fool no one with their delusions but themselves, UDP leader Ousainou Darboe insisted on Sunday as he led party adherents in marking UDP’s 24 years of being.
UDP held a small largely media ceremony at its bureau in Manjai Kunda to mark its 24 years of existence, where the party’s leader looked back at how far they have journeyed as a political organisation.
“Unlike previous years when we would gather as crowds of comrades to celebrate and reflect on the enduring journey we have embarked on to build a Gambia that is as good as the diverse people that constitute it , the challenges of a raging pandemic requires that this year we commemorate the founding of the party differently,” Mr Darboe said while reading a statement.
He said elsewhere: “Today as we commemorate 24 years of the party’s existence, I pay homage to the men and women , young and old , spread across the length and breadth of our beloved Gambia and to our compatriots across all continents of the world . I am especially pleased with the sheer number and diversity of very talented and experienced professionals who have joined our ranks over the years.
“These are among the best in our country and their membership of and support for UDP give me great hope about the future of our party and the country to which we are all committed. I extend my profound gratitude to our vigorous and hardworking chapters spread across the globe for their dedication, superb organisational skills and laser beam focus on what is best for Gambia . UDP diaspora is and has been essential to the history and future of our party.”
The UDP leader also insisted the journey to “defeating a vicious tyrant in 2016 was the culmination of a 22 year effort of prayers, hard work, blood, tears, exile, disappearances, imprisonment, torture and economic ruin of several people”.
“Our people fought in all these categories as part of a necessary battle selflessly, courageously and with passion not in the quest for what they can get for themselves or their family. They were driven by love for country and the firm believe that Gambia deserved a democracy and a government that was as good as its people,” he said.
He then blasted those that think otherwise: “Those who wish to peddle the counter factual history that the victory of democracy over tyranny in 2016 was a three month transaction led by an un-known lion killer fool no one with their delusions but themselves.”
President Barrow had in the past branded himself as the ‘lion killer’ who was able to yank Jammeh out of power where everyone else had failed.
