Gambia’s UDP accuses Barrow’s NPP of buying crowds
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
Hagi Suwaneh, national youth president of the UDP, accuses the ruling NPP of spending millions of dalasis to mobilise crowds and create an illusion of broad support. He calls for the campaign to refocus on governance issues ahead of the 5 December presidential election, according to Kerr Fatou.
Hagi Suwaneh, national youth president of the United Democratic Party (UDP), accused Gambia’s ruling National People’s Party (NPP) of spending millions of dalasis to mobilise crowds at political rallies, during an interview on QTV’s Xalaat programme. He claimed that the NPP was thereby prioritising the image of popular support over the problems facing the country.
Hagi Suwaneh, who oversees UDP youth mobilisation ahead of the 5 December presidential election, said his party could bring together its supporters without financial incentives. He accused the NPP of transporting supporters over long distances, including from Basse, to increase attendance at its events. He called on voters to assess parties based on their policies, leadership and commitment to citizens rather than the size of their crowds.
