The United Democratic Party has said it has learned with ‘grief’ the sacking of Lamin Darboe.
Darboe was axed as acting executive director of National Youth Council on Wednesday. No reason was given.
UDP’s youth wing in a statement signed by President Kemo Bojang on Thursday said: “According to the dismissal letter from the Ministry of Youths and Sports, reason(s) of service termination were not indicted. The move by the Government, the Ministry of youths in particular, is a reminder of the system that we fought against in the 22 years of Yahya Jammeh’s dictatorial regime, where powers were abused.
“In this regard, the UDP Youth Wing wishes to express utter dismay and dissatisfaction in the manner Lamin’s sacking happened. It is our sincere belief that in the “New Gambia” such disrespect, abuse and disregard for due process of the law should not happen and people should not be victimised for political reasons.
“In light of the the above, UDP Youth Wing stands in solidarity with Lamin Darboe. The attestations from the youth fraternity since the sacking of Mr Darboe is a testimony that Lamin has been serving the country’s youths with distinction. He is known, both locally and internationally to be knowledgeable, experience and a determined young person. His stint as Executive Director of National Youth Council has witnessed unimaginable successes for the youth fraternity.
“We wish to make it clear, as the youth wing of UDP, we will not stand and watch the rights of individuals or groups violated especially within the youth population. We believe young people of The Gambia deserve better and the National youth council which is an act of Parliament that represents all interest of young people must not be used as a political tool.”
