By Haddy Touray
President Adama Barrow has said that his future political support will be reserved for those who demonstrate loyalty through concrete actions and votes.
The president made the remarks at the State House in Banjul during a meeting with newly elected National People’s Party (NPP) councillors, including Omar Touray of Kiang Kaiaf Ward and Abdoulie Badjie of Foni Bantanjang Ward.
Barrow said he is approaching the 2027 elections with a firm focus on accountability and measurable support. “We are wiser now. The yardstick I will use is the votes. In 2027, if you are not supporting President Barrow, he will also not be there for you,” he stated.
Acknowledging that some citizens may withhold political support regardless of government efforts, he added: “Some people, even if I give them diamonds in their house and diamond beds, they will not vote for me.”
The president urged councillors and party members to begin early preparations and intensify mobilization ahead of the upcoming polls. “You know what you have, but you don’t know what is coming. We are approaching elections; let us all start the campaign today,” he said.
He reaffirmed the NPP’s commitment to national development while emphasizing that political cooperation would be tied to demonstrated electoral support. “In 2027, if you are not supporting President Barrow, he will not be with you,” he reiterated.
