Speaking in an interview on QTV, Njie said the NPP is focused on strengthening alliances and expanding its support while opposition parties, including the United Democratic Party (UDP), UNITE and the National Unity Party (NUP), remain caught up in internal disputes and public criticism of one another.
According to Njie, the ruling party has already secured the support of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), which he described as the country’s third-largest political party. He added that discussions with other political groups are ongoing.
He argued that the fragmentation has weakened the UDP’s position as the country’s leading opposition party and created significant internal divisions.
Using the analogy of a giant tree that has lost much of its structure, Njie said the opposition’s splintering has worked to the NPP’s advantage, claiming that the ruling party’s support has steadily expanded over the past five years.
He attributed the growth to what he described as public confidence in the NPP as a serious governing party under President Adama Barrow, whom he said remains committed to the country’s development agenda.
Looking ahead to December, Njie said voters will judge the NPP based on its record in maintaining peace and stability, advancing infrastructure, improving socio-economic conditions and providing what he described as responsible leadership.
He concluded by inviting Gambians to join the NPP, saying the party remains open to welcoming additional political partners as campaigning intensifies ahead of the presidential vote.
