Hamat calls for calm ahead of Gambia’s December election
Speaking at the National People’s Party (NPP) grand rally in Brikama on Saturday, Bah declared that no presidential aspirant could match President Adama Barrow’s record and experience, urging Gambians to return him to office. “Look at all the candidates who want to contest. Look at our candidate. Who is more experienced in running a government? Is there anybody who can match his track record? The answer is no,” Bah told the crowd. He credited Barrow’s administration with transforming the country since taking office in January 2017. According to Bah, civil servants—once among the worst paid in the sub-region—have seen salary increases of more than 100 percent. He also claimed that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio had fallen from over 130 percent to around 70 percent. Bah highlighted progress in electrification, projecting that The Gambia would achieve 90 percent nationwide coverage by December. Addressing recent power outages in the Greater Banjul Area, he apologised to residents and assured them that the government was working to resolve the issue. “Those who want to use it as a propaganda tool will soon be disappointed,” he said. The NRP leader further praised Barrow’s government for guaranteeing freedom of speech, maintaining security, and ensuring an independent judiciary. He contrasted Barrow’s leadership style with that of former president Yahya Jammeh, alleging that millions of dalasis in state funds had been squandered on lavish parties and wrestling competitions during the former regime. Bah also defended Barrow against criticism over his public celebration of Arsenal’s football victory, arguing that the president’s passion for sports reflected his commitment to youth and sports development. He described Barrow as modest, disciplined, religious, and patient, recalling the president once told him: “I will eat what we can afford.” But beyond the political praise, Bah’s most striking message was his appeal for peace. He urged supporters not to insult opponents, not to provoke violence, and to respect the law. “We want to win the election on a clean slate,” he said, expressing confidence that Gambians would return Barrow to office on December 5.
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Speaking at the National People’s Party (NPP) grand rally in Brikama on Saturday, Bah declared that no presidential aspirant could match President Adama Barrow’s record and experience, urging Gambians to return him to office.
“Look at all the candidates who want to contest. Look at our candidate. Who is more experienced in running a government? Is there anybody who can match his track record? The answer is no,” Bah told the crowd.
He credited Barrow’s administration with transforming the country since taking office in January 2017. According to Bah, civil servants—once among the worst paid in the sub-region—have seen salary increases of more than 100 percent. He also claimed that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio had fallen from over 130 percent to around 70 percent.
Bah highlighted progress in electrification, projecting that The Gambia would achieve 90 percent nationwide coverage by December. Addressing recent power outages in the Greater Banjul Area, he apologised to residents and assured them that the government was working to resolve the issue. “Those who want to use it as a propaganda tool will soon be disappointed,” he said.
The NRP leader further praised Barrow’s government for guaranteeing freedom of speech, maintaining security, and ensuring an independent judiciary. He contrasted Barrow’s leadership style with that of former president Yahya Jammeh, alleging that millions of dalasis in state funds had been squandered on lavish parties and wrestling competitions during the former regime.
Bah also defended Barrow against criticism over his public celebration of Arsenal’s football victory, arguing that the president’s passion for sports reflected his commitment to youth and sports development. He described Barrow as modest, disciplined, religious, and patient, recalling the president once told him: “I will eat what we can afford.”
But beyond the political praise, Bah’s most striking message was his appeal for peace. He urged supporters not to insult opponents, not to provoke violence, and to respect the law. “We want to win the election on a clean slate,” he said, expressing confidence that Gambians would return Barrow to office on December 5.
