UDP visiting ward electorates across the country

Minority Leader Hails UDP Ward Tour
By Alieu Darboe

The Minority leader and the member of Kiang West Constituency Alhagie Modou LK Sanneh has lauded the UDP Brikama Branch for their readiness and patriotism for the promotion of true democracy.

He made this remarks at the recent ward to ward tour embarked by party officials in the Missira Ward. Sanneh stated that the only way to attain democratic change is for the electorate take up its responsibilities noting that the ward tour undertaken by the branch is indeed timely and important. He told the gathering that the UDP is still strong and would continue to promote peace and stability in the country emphasizing that this will not stop the party from pursuing its struggle for a genuine change.

"We are ready for change and nothing will stop us to participate in political activities but was quick to add that the party will be engaging the executive in accordance with the laws of the land. The Kiang West strong man also tasked the militants to continue with the good work and the struggle saying that changes must come one day as no condition is permanent.

According to the Kiang West parliamentarian, the tour is one of the agendas and plans for the party which is vital as those at the grass roots have a great role to play in the democratization process.

Speaking earlier, Dembo by force Bojang, propaganda secretary of the party, also reechoed similar sentiments calling on the supporters to tighten their belts and rally behind the party and its secretary general Lawyer Ousainou Darboe. Bojang noted that despite the present political condition, the party will still play its part as a registered political party and disseminate information to the electorate who are the hopes and pillars of the party.

Kemeseng Jammeh alias Mandela urged the branch members to still be focused and determined to the cause. Jammeh informed the militants that no amount of pressure or political threat will stop the UDP from taking its stand saying that the party has a future and Gambians should realize that the UDP will soon rule this country.

Alhagie S. Darboe Campaign Manager Kembujeh Ward who also deputized for the area’s sponsored candidate thanked the delegation for their visit. He told the delegation that the entire membership of the UDP Kembujeh ward is ready for change and will work in accordance with the principles of democracy in order for peaceful change to take place noting that the people are more committed today than ever before. "We are behind the party, its leadership and our candidate, a young, enterprising and determined politician in the face of all odds."

Darboe appealed to the membership to be focus and be courageous at all times.
Other speakers included Momodou Lamin Syngle Nyassi, UDP Youth President, Foday Gassama of Nyambai ward, Bafoday Sanneh, Lamin Jatta, Lamin Marong, Kaddy Jammeh who all pledged their loyalty and support to the party. They also condemned the recent conviction of Femi Peters, the party’s campaign manager.

The tour continues Friday 23rd at Daruhairu where many party big wigs are expected to grace the meeting.

Source: Dailynews