The
incumbent president, Yahya Jammeh, has said Gambians should distinguish between
progress and retrogression, saying “the unprecedented socio-economic
development” ushered in by his government is enough for Gambians to make a
choice.
Jammeh
who entered the Central River Region (CRR) said his nationwide tour is not
meant to campaign for votes, but it is a constitutional requirement.
He
also reiterated the need to maintain peace and unity throughout the entire
election process.
He
emphasized that anyone caught perpetrating or insinuating any form of conflict
would be dealt with accordingly.
President
Jammeh, standing for the fifth time as candidate of his APRC party, called for
a peaceful campaign and an election devoid of anything that could lead to
chaos.
He
said come 1 December 2016, people should go out in peace and cast their vote
for a candidate of their choice.
He
commended the people of CRR for their unity, and further called on them not to
encourage tribalism, saying: “I am not asking anyone to hate anybody.
“We
are all Gambians, we should respect one another, love one another; we should
not allow politics to divide us. We are one family, so vote for your choice in
peace,” President Jammeh said.
According
to a GRTS radio report, President Jammeh, speaking yesterday in Kaur, further
reiterated the need to maintain peace, law and order throughout the election
campaign.
“I
urge the people of CRR to refrain from violence as anyone caught perpetrating
crime and social conflict will not be spared.”
He
also said he would not encourage the illegal migration of youths to Europe.
