The
Alkalo of Old Yundum village in Kombo North district, Mamudou Faye, has
expressed gratitude to President Adama Barrow for casting his vote in Old
Yundum during the recent presidential election.
He
said he was excited by the fact that it was the first time an aspiring president
cast his vote in Old Yundum, and he is even more excited by the fact that the
person subsequently emerged victorious.
Speaking
to The Point at the weekend, Mr Faye assured President Barrow and his coalition
that he would endeavour to foster unity within his community, and make sure
that the people rally hundred per cent behind the incumbent president.
He
said when the Independent Electoral Commission declared Barrow winner of the
election, it was the village elders who first paid a courtesy on the president-elect
to show their loyalty and solidarity.
Since
that day, the alkalo said, he and his villagers consider Barrow as their
president since his presidency has been ordained by God.
Alkalo
Faye said the Old Yundum community does not know opposition and does not
believe in opposition. The community
always works with any sitting president for the development of the country.
According
to him, Gambian people are now blessed for the fact that now people enjoy
democracy, because of Presidency Barrow and his government.
“Therefore,
Gambians should do everything possible to help President Adama Barrow and his
government to achieve their dreams,” he said.
“The
development of this country requires collective efforts, team work, hard work
and commitment by all and sundry.
Everybody has a role to play in the development of the country.”
The
alkalo also thanked the Ministry of Local Government and Lands, the new
appointed governor of West Coast Region and all those appointed by President
Barrow.
