Speaking at the Team First Lady Mega Rally in Jambur, Drammeh said the opposition’s continued criticism of the Barrow administration runs contrary to what he described as the wishes of the majority of Gambians.
According to him, Gambians are looking for peace, stability and freedom for law-abiding citizens, arguing that the Barrow administration has delivered on those expectations while investing in key sectors such as education, healthcare, water supply and agriculture.
“President Barrow has given you all these, and the opposition will still tell you not to vote for him. This is why I said they do not want the progress of this country,” Drammeh told supporters.
The Fisheries Minister also backed President Barrow’s recent claim that opposition parties would struggle to unite ahead of the December 5 presidential election.
He said early signs of disagreement among opposition groups indicate that attempts to build a united coalition are already beginning to fall apart.
According to Drammeh, the different leadership ambitions within the opposition would make it difficult for any coalition to survive, insisting that parties unable to agree among themselves would face even greater challenges if entrusted with governing the country.
“They are saying so many unnecessary things, but Gambians know what they want,” he said.
Drammeh maintained that the governing party remains focused on its development agenda and expressed confidence that voters would recognise what he described as the achievements of President Barrow’s administration.
The Team First Lady Mega Rally in Jambur forms part of the National People’s Party’s ongoing campaign activities as the ruling party intensifies voter mobilisation ahead of the December 5 presidential election.
The NPP has been holding a series of political engagements across the country as it seeks to consolidate support, with senior party officials continuing to defend the government’s record while challenging opposition criticism in the run-up to the polls.
