Sally
Jeng, PPP Candidate contesting for the Serekunda East Constituency, wants
politics of deception ended, while promising to address peoples’ suffering,
improve living conditions, health, environment, and socio-economic conditions
of her constituents if voted for as parliamentarian, come the 6 April 2017
National Assembly election.
She
called on the electorate not to allow anyone to fool them, advising them to
vote for people that will serve their interest.
Speaking
during a political rally organized by PPP KM Committee at Latrikinda German
last Thursday, Mrs Jeng stated: “We the women has been suffering, in the
markets and at homes. Prices of basic commodities are high, making living
difficult. Our voices are our votes and it is time for women to help women,”
she said, while calling on her people to vote for her to enable her become more
effective in relieving them of such suffering.
“I
felt the suffering of women that was why I established Gambian Youth in Action,
to help address our suffering, by creating employment opportunities for them.
Now we have over 500 members registered with our organization. This was meant
to address the issues of youths going through the back way in search for
greener pastures.”
She
also said the culture of silence affects progress and the development of
Gambian women for long. She said it is time for women to come forward, instead
of only being behind men, adding: “Behind every successful man is a strong
woman. If we help women, we are helping men,” she said.
She
also noted that the Bakoteh dumpsite is posing serious health hazards to the
communities, which needs to be addressed.
“We
have limited health facilities in the constituency; that I will stand to
address if elected as representative of Serekunda West in parliament.
“There
are bad roads and I want to engage Gamworks to perform their job. I have been
helping the community on a personal basis, and will be more effective if
elected as the peoples’ representatives.”
She
further noted that access to water is a challenge for the communities, as
public taps were closed for long.
“Water
is supplied by Nawec mainly at night, while the communities need water during
the day time. I will stand to ensure that they people have the needed public
services they deserve, if elected.
“The
Bakoteh street tap was closed for over 20 years, but was reopened within three
days after I was informed by the communities.”
“If
elected, I will serve the interest of the community,” she said, adding: “We are
the PPP youths, representing the peoples’ party. We will make so we do all that
we promise you,” she said.
