Ousainou Darboe promises new constitution within one term in Gambia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Point
Presidential candidate Ousainou Darboe (UDP) promises to give Gambians a new constitution and to reform the civil service and security during his single five-year term. He says it will be his last candidacy, telling the press after filing with the Independent Electoral Commission.
The UDP (United Democratic Party) candidate in the Gambian presidential election, Ousainou Darboe, promises, if elected, a single five-year term to give The Gambia a new constitution and to launch reforms of the civil service and the security sector. He told journalists on Monday, after filing his candidacy with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), according to The Point.
The 78-year-old lawyer says the 5 December election will be his last attempt to reach the presidency. He wants this term to lay the foundations for sustainable national development, with economic transformation aimed at moving The Gambia from least developed country status to middle-income country status. He also promises better consideration for public servants.
He also defended his controversial position on the three-year coalition agreement that brought President Adama Barrow to power in 2016.
This promise follows on from his programme, already presented on 4 October, when he promised a constitution limiting presidential powers. His move precedes the filing of his candidacy for the 5 December presidential election.
