By Kemo Kanyi
The leader of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP), Ebrima Tabora Manneh, has urged politicians and citizens to avoid tribal profiling in discussions concerning national development, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.
Addressing supporters at a political rally in Bafuloto over the weekend, Manneh warned against what he described as “toxic tribal classification” could undermine national unity, threaten security, slow development efforts and weaken trust among communities that have lived together for generations.
“We must focus on fighting the daily mismanagement of public funds by government officials, not tribal identification. We must not allow our focus to be shifted from our lived realities,” Manneh said.
He cited unemployment, shortages of medicines in health facilities, insecurity concerns, inadequate support for farmers and poor road networks as issues that should dominate national political debates.
The PAP leader cautioned citizens against what he described as deceptive political strategies aimed at diverting attention from the country’s pressing challenges.
Manneh said the power to choose better leadership rests with the electorate, urging Gambians to use their votes wisely to elect leaders capable of addressing the country’s needs.
He described the current situation as “undesirable” and requiring urgent intervention by voters.
The PAP leader further stated that his party’s objective goes beyond winning the presidency, saying it is committed to transforming the country’s political and socio-economic situation.
He assured supporters that, if elected, the PAP Government would work to address key concerns raised by Gambians within a reasonable period.
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