Fatou Cham, who was speaking in a recent interview with The Point newspaper, maintained that the opposition parties in the country are helping government in its development initiative.
"We the oppositions are the one talking about the lapses of the government so they can bring out the solutions to those problems and develop the country."
She reminded that without the oppositions, the president will find it difficult to develop the country as his supporters and loyalists will not speak on the ills or issues that disturb people to the government.
"So, it is only the opponents of the President who will speak about the slow pace of development of the country. "
To that end, the Sanementereng lawmaker reminded that President Barrow and his government should not see oppositions as an enemy, but researchers that are helping him and his administration to know the problems and the challenges Gambians are facing.
"Anyone supporting the ruling government will not criticize that government. So how do you think the President you are supporting will know the challenges of his citizens." she asked.
She made reference to recent remarks by market vendors, who lamented the high price of basic commodities across the country, adding that it is only the oppositions that are talking about it to make sure that government bring solutions and regulate the price of basic food commodities in the markets.
"All the problems happening in the country ranging from the crime rates, drug related issues, high cost of house rents and among others, are issues that opposition political parties are talking about in the country, but none of the government allies are talking about these challenges the citizens are facing."
To that end, she thus challenged President Adama Barrow and his government to see oppositions as partners in development, but not as enemy to the government.
She also called on the government to immediately find out strategies for these problems, noting that it is time for ‘our leaders to also see the plight of the vulnerable people across the country.’
