Ousainou Darboe pledges to serve one term if elected Gambian president
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
Ousainou Darboe, leader of Gambia’s United Democratic Party and a potential candidate in the December presidential election, has reiterated that he would serve only one term if elected. He says he wants to hold a free and fair election before leaving office after five years, according to an interview with The Point newspaper.
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and candidate in Gambia’s December presidential election, reiterated on Wednesday that he would seek only one term if elected. He promised to oversee a free and fair election at the end of his five years in office, in a live Facebook interview with The Point newspaper, Kerr Fatou reports.
Darboe described his plan as “one term, one vision, one mission and national renewal”. His programme includes a new constitution, which he believes could be adopted within two years, completion of the security sector reform launched under President Adama Barrow’s administration, and civil service reform within three years.
On the economy, the UDP leader promised to lay the foundations for sustainable growth and promote Gambian entrepreneurs without discrimination. He said three major reforms could be completed within five years, while a fourth would be launched to guide subsequent governments.
The pledge comes as part of the Gambian presidential campaign, following the UDP’s signing of an agreement with Anda Jubbanti Rewmi on 20 September. On 8 October, Aji Yam Secka also announced five years of reforms if Darboe came to power.
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