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 Posted - 03 May 2010 : 17:47:58
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Darboe Challenges Government
By Abdoulie Nget
The Leader of the Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has tasked the government to respect the constitution, humanity and the rule of law.
The UDP leader was addressing party supporters at the ward to ward sensitization at Daruhairu last Friday April 30th 2010. He said it is incumbent on any government to protect the citizens, promote the rule of law and the values of democracy. According to Darboe if such features are lacking within any government setup, these tantamount to the violation of the constitutional rights of the entire citizenry.
"I urge the government of the day to respect humanity as this is what is expected from the authorities." He further stated that the present situation of the country needs to be addressed since the executive is not governing in accordance with the constitution citing the prolonged detention of people without trial which he said is one of the violations of the rights of the people.
Lawyer Darboe also informed the gathering that the UDP is a party for all Gambians noting that this is the reason why the party was founded with the main intention of promoting the rights of every Gambians irrespective of party affiliation calling on supporters to be more pro-active and always respect the laws of the land as well as create avenues for the promotion of peace and stability.
Dilating on the voter registration, he noted that it is the responsibility of every Gambian who has the required age to register and take part in the democratization process saying that for any changes to take place, the electorate must first take up its responsibilities.
" It is inhuman to handcuff accused persons who are not yet found guilty of the offence they are charged condemning the way and manner the authorities are treating the erstwhile CDS Lang Tombong Tamba and Co as no court in the universe would allow such." I totally condemn this act because it is not in line with any law in the world." Darboe told militants.
He advise supporters not to rejoice with the recent development within the government stressing that despite the fact that this people were once allies of the president, this should not make any one happy as all those involved are Gambians and we should show respect and sympathize with them and their families as they once served in top positions in the country.
Alieu Darboe UDP Kembujeh Ward Sponsored Candidate in his opening remarks appealed to Gambians to promote unity among them. He stated that his main interest to become a politician is to contribute his quota to national development as a Gambian as well as to promote unity, peace, stability and the promotion of the youth, children and women in the country. "We should not be enemies but opponent as politics is all about opinions but not enmity." He challenged the youth population to participate in the politics of the country as they are the agents of change and future administrators "We are today committed than ever before," he informed the meeting.
Dembo by force Bojang the party’s propaganda secretary thanked the Brikama branch for their determination in their fight for true democracy. He said this is how politics should be perceived saying that the entire UDP Executive and membership are behind the branch. By force Bojang, the former Bakau Parliamentarian, observed that Jammeh would not go unaccounted, noting that all the millions he has been spending are being recorded by the UDP and also those receiving should know that when changes come, they would pay back the money to the Gambians as it is theirs and not Jammeh’s.
Kemeseng Jammeh(alias Mandela), Lamin Dibba, Foday Gassama, Ba-Tamba Jammeh, Ba –Foday Sanneh, Lang Marong, Kaddy Jammeh, Sekuna Sanneh, Manda Suso and Lamin Syngle Nyassi, UDP National Youth President, all reechoed similar sentiments stressing that they are ready to elect Ousainou Darboe as President Come 2011.
The meeting which was attended by many party loyalists was chaired by Alhagie S. Darboe UDP Kembujeh Ward Campaign Manager.
Tour continues Friday May 7th 2010 at Kembujeh Madina
Source: Dailynews
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