Mamma
Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has urged the coalition
government to stick to the constitution.
He
argued that the appointment of some of the cabinet ministers and the vice
president contradicted the constitution of The Gambia.
“The
vice president was not eligible at the time of her appointment, and some
ministers were convicts,” Mr Kandeh said while addressing his party supporters
at a rally recently held at Tallinding Buffer Zone.
He
stressed that Fatoumatta Jallow-Tambajang should not have been allowed to
represent The Gambia at the African Union summit in Ethiopia, without being
sworn in as vice president.
“This
was unconstitutional as it is contrary to Section 62 of the Constitution,” he
said.
The
GDC leader further blamed the government for amending Section 63 of the
Constitution, saying it was amended to suit one person, the vice president,
Fatoumatta Jallow-Tambajang.
Also,
Mr Kandeh called on the government to explain how the bridge that is being
built in Farafenni is going to be built.
“The
bridge should not be built in a way that would discourage river
transportation,” he said. “We also demand explanation in terms of who is going
to fund the bridge and what are the terms and conditions of the project.”
Meanwhile,
Kandeh commended the Ecowas security force in the country for maintaining peace
and stability during the political impasse.
However,
he warned them not to arrest timber dealers in the country, saying the timber
business is a source of income for many Gambians.
Yusupha
Jaiteh, GDC deputy party leader, said GDC would launch water projects to build
boreholes at Kerr Pateh and Kerr Malick to help the communities to have access
to clean drinking water.
“The
water project will be extended to West Coast Region very soon,” he said as he
called on the people to put aside political differences and work together for
the development of the nation.
