Darboe accuses Gambian government of plotting violence before election
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
Gambian opposition leader Ousainu Darboe accused President Adama Barrow’s government of seeking to provoke violence, blame it on his party and use it to justify a state of emergency before the 5 December presidential election. He made the accusations at a youth meeting in Brikama North without presenting public evidence, Kerr Fatou reports.
Ousainu Darboe, leader of Gambia’s opposition UDP, accused President Adama Barrow’s government of preparing violent provocations in order to blame them on the opposition and justify a state of emergency before the 5 December presidential election. He made the accusations on Wednesday at a youth meeting in Brikama North, organised by the UDP-led Gambia First coalition, Kerr Fatou reports.
Darboe claimed that people linked to the ruling party could pose as UDP supporters, wear its T-shirts and cause unrest. He urged his party’s activists to remain calm and not give in to provocations. The allegations were not supported by evidence presented publicly.
The UDP leader also criticised Public Works Minister Ebrima Sillah after he referred to a response by government supporters in the event of violence attributed to the opposition. Darboe said his party would not initiate violence, while asserting that it would defend itself if attacked.
The remarks came after President Adama Barrow accused the UDP of organising demonstrations. Darboe rejected the accusation at the Brikama North meeting.
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