By Binta Jaiteh
Banjul Mayor, Rohey Malick Lowe has urged residents of Kotu Quarray and surrounding communities to vote for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the 5th December presidential election.
Lowe made the call at a grand rally held in Kotu Quarray, attended by leaders and supporters of the Gambia First Coalition led by the UDP.
She said the UDP was capable of addressing what she described as poverty and governance challenges facing the country.
“The people of Kotu and its surrounding areas, please vote for my dad if you want change. December 5th is the deal. Come out in your large numbers and vote wisely,” she told supporters.
Lowe also urged voters not to allow political leaders to mislead them or exchange their votes for material benefits.
She said the country was facing economic difficulties and challenges linked to electricity supply and the health sector.
“We all know how this country is. Who is fooling who? The current situation is affecting everyone. The health situation is a challenge, with other difficulties. It is time for the country to change,” she said.
Lowe also called on voters to put national interests ahead of what she described as tribal politics.
Darboe Outlines Coalition Agenda
UDP Leader and Secretary General, Ousainou Darboe also addressed the rally, outlining what he said were the challenges and concerns raised by Gambians during the party’s 12-day nationwide tour.
Darboe said political change would depend on voters exercising their franchise.
“The Gambia will be rescued. If not, our children will not forgive us and history will judge us,” he remarked.
He said the parties that had joined the coalition did so in the interest of the country rather than for political positions.
According to Darboe, The Gambia needed leaders capable of addressing the country’s development challenges and changing what he described as the current direction of governance.
He criticized the government of President Adama Barrow, saying it lacked the mechanisms required to effectively govern the country.
Darboe said a UDP-led administration would seek to reform the economy and introduce laws that reflected the aspirations of Gambians.
“Give us five years and watch the rest. We are not making empty promises like other politicians,” he said.
He said the UDP had experienced personnel capable of developing plans for national development and pledged improvements in the economy, security and other sectors if elected.
Darboe commended the parties that had joined the coalition despite their different political affiliations, saying the UDP recognized the difficulties facing Gambians.
The UDP has previously identified Lowe as one of its elected local government representatives and a member of its national executive.
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