The
leader of the opposition coalition has told his supports that, if elected, his
government would restore Gambia’s fledgling democracy and good governance.
Adama
Barrow, speaking at rallies in Central River Region, said if elected president,
the coalition government would respect the human rights of the citizens and the
frequent unlawful arrests in the country would be halted.
Barrow
reiterated that in line with the coalition agreement, he would only serve three
years as president, if elected; then the country will go to a free and fair
election.
Apparently
excited by the large turnout of people, the coalition leader said come 1st
December, “change is inevitable”. He
called on the jubilant supporters to “vote massively” for him.
Barrow
said his priorities also include bringing holistic development to every part of
The Gambia, with special emphasis on the areas of agriculture, health, and
education, as well as infrastructural development in the areas electricity,
roads and other areas.
At
meetings in Kaur and Niamina, Barrow said the coalition government is well
poised to “salvage the country from its present state to a more prosperous
future”.
Barrow
also lamented the current state of agriculture in Niamina, saying agriculture
in the community has collapsed to a level that even farmers cannot produce
their own food anymore.
He
said the coalition government would revamp the agriculture sector and the
economy through investments and job creation for Gambian youths.
He
also paid tribute to the jailed ex-leader of UDP, lawyer Ousainou Darboe, whom
he referred to as “a great patriot who sacrificed his life to ensure Gambians
have a dignified and free life”.
“Darboe
is my mentor,” he added.
At
Kaur, both Barrow and Omar Jallow (alias OJ) promised to revitalise Kaur as the
trade centre that it was.
Earlier
on, Barrow had promised to get new ferries for the ferry crossing points in the
country, particularly Banjul-Barra.
He
also promised to put a stop to the frequent firing of civil servants, and
create a civil service where people would have security of employment and peace
of mind.
