Gambia Democratic Congress has condemned in its strongest term what it called politics of insults circulating on social media in audios and videos, and advised Gambians to denounce and desists from such act as the campaign poll looming.
“It has come to the attention of the leadership of the Gambia Democratic Congress that audios containing abusive language which is very uncommon in The Gambia and our society in general. Such act is also against everything that our party (GDC) stands for and we deem it necessary to add our voice to condemn it before the commencement of political campaign for the upcoming elections. The Gambia belongs to all of us and no particular tribe should insult each other over politics. The Gambia Democratic Congress therefore, condemns the recent politics of insults in the strongest possible terms.
“The leadership of the GDC, under Honourable Mamma Kandeh further denounced the abusive audios and videos circulating on social media in which people use foul language regarding their opponents who are personally insulting a particular tribe or party leader all in the name of politics. This is not right and we seize this opportunity to ask all our supporters and supporters of other parties to desist from such act,” a statement signed by GDC leader Honourable Mamma Kandeh said.
“It is in this regard the GDC under the leadership of Honourable Mamma Kandeh disassociates itself from such act and condemns all forms of insults and character assassination targeting certain tribes in The Gambia and individuals. We are all interested in the welfare of all Gambians. Nobody, on any account, should insult and or tarnish the image of another person or tribe in the name of politics.
“Honourable Kandeh and the entire Executive of GDC are encouraging all Gambians to safeguard the strong cultural ties, use good language and relate well with their fellow Gambians and desist from politics of hate and insult especially the youth and women.
“In the same vein, the GDC leader Honourable Kandeh is urging all political and traditional leaders, CSOs, civic education personalities to continue preaching peace and enabling stability for the betterment and common good of The Gambia. Finally, Honourable Kandeh is calling on all Party leaders to advise their militants to put a stop to insults and campaign peacefully and respectfully,” he said in the statement.
