President Adama Barrow’s political allies have expressed confidence in his re-election bid, declaring victory ahead of the 5th December presidential election as he submitted his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) yesterday.
Speaking to journalists at the IEC after Barrow completed the nomination process, his alliance partner and Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) leader, Mamma Kandeh, said the constitution allows the president to seek a third term, leaving the final decision to voters.
“It is the constitution that allows him a third term, so it is left to the people to decide,” Kandeh said.
Asked whether he was confident Barrow would win the election, Kandeh responded in the affirmative, pointing to the large crowd gathered at the IEC in support of the president.
“I’m very confident. You can see the difference,” he said.
National People’s Party (NPP) Deputy Spokesperson Seedy Njie also expressed confidence in the president’s chances, predicting what he described as a 100 per cent victory on December 5.
“We are here to go through the process, and we are confident of 100 per cent victory for December 5th,” Njie said.
He said the government intends to continue its development projects if re-elected, citing investments in education, infrastructure and agriculture.
NPP youth president Momodou Sabally was even more emphatic, using football language to describe what he believes is the president’s position in the race.
“The quarter-final and the semi-final have passed. Today is the final. Barrow has shown his power. Game over. President Barrow has already won,” Sabally declared.
NPP women’s mobiliser Aja Maimuna Baldeh also described the nomination day as a moment of celebration for women and young people supporting the president.
“We are here today to put President Barrow back on his seat. It is a very happy occasion for the women and youths, and on December 6, we will be announced as winners,” she said.
