The AFRO Movement leader was speaking during an interview with The Point over the weekend.
He said President Barrow came into power on the promise of reform, good governance, and the restoration of democracy.
He noted that if Barrow truly had the nation’s best interests at heart, he would have focused on strengthening democratic institutions rather than entrenching himself in power.
"If he (Barrow) had achieved anything substantial in his previous and current terms, he would not need to cling to power under the pretext of protecting his party," he mentioned.
He said that President Barrow’s belief that his party might not survive without him only proves that he has failed to establish a democratic structure within his own political organisation, let alone in the country.
He indicate that his excuse exposes a dangerous mindset – the idea that personal ambition should come before national progress, adding that leaders who refuse to step aside when their time is up are the very ones who hinder growth, innovation, and generational change.
"According to the information I have received, his party is already crumbling. Infighting has taken over, with leaders battling for succession; many of whom lack the intellectual capacity to lead this country," he said.
He expressed that the internal collapse will become public knowledge, further exposing the deep structural weaknesses within Barrow’s political organization. "A party that cannot govern itself cannot be trusted to govern a nation".
According to him, The Gambia needs fresh ideas, bold leadership, and a government that prioritises national development over personal political survival.
However, he said Gambian leader Barrow has had two terms to prove himself, and the results speak for themselves as his administration has failed to deliver meaningful change.
He called on President Adama Barrow to step aside and allow the country to move forward. “The Gambia deserves better.”
