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Ousainou Darboe calls on Gambian women to back political change

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Ousainou Darboe, leader of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party, called on women in Mansaring Suu, Brikama, to support political change and the Gambia First coalition in the 5 December presidential election. He denounced shortcomings in public services, particularly hospitals, at a political meeting, Kerr Fatou reports.

Ousainou Darboe, leader of the Gambian United Democratic Party, called on women in Mansaring Suu, Brikama, to play a central role in political change in The Gambia, Kerr Fatou reports. He asked them to help address the country’s economic and social challenges during a meeting with a women’s kafo organised as part of the political activities of the Gambia First coalition.

Ousainou Darboe compared The Gambia’s problems to a deep wound that could only be healed through collective political action. He thanked the participants for their mobilisation and their willingness to bring about change, according to Kerr Fatou.

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