The standard bearer of the United Democratic party accused Barrow’s National People’s Party of being involved in “dirty plots” to separate Gambians.

The allegations were made by Darboe at a press conference held on Saturday, where he replied to an unknown dispersed audio released by a man insulting the Wolof tribe who is said to be abroad.

Ousainou Darboe, the UDP leader strongly condemned the criticism and completely disassociated his party from what he described as “acts of cowardice” and continued to say that this doesn’t represent his party in any way as well as it’s principles of equality, respect and always being good and law abiding citizens.

He contends that the audio was released by NPP supporters whose intention is to promote tribal conflict and create displeasure against the UDP.

“The NPP knows that they are already losing the battle and now they want to do everything they can to tarnish the image of the UDP in the eyes of other tribes so that they will distance themselves from the party. This is why they released this audio which is in fact an audio made since 2020. We will expose all their plots now to the campaign period because dirty politics cannot survive in this country,” Darboe warned.

“We totally condemn this audio because such attitudes are unacceptable in our religions, societal norms and traditions. I heard people associating it with the UDP even though the person did not mention he is from any party, he only spoke in Mandinka and being a Mandinka does not mean the person is UDP. Whoever assumed that has seriously erred and is not a truthful person,” he charged.

He added that since the formation of the United Democratic party in  1996, it has been known for its peace, respect of the law and order and avoidance of any action that will divide Gambians. “This is what I have always advocated for and continue to constantly remind my people not to respond to any insults against me.”

Darboe said his investigation shows that the audio was released in 2020 by a Gambian in Germany  responding to a ‘diasporan’ who insulted the mandinka tribe.

“In fact, when that guy did that he was called by some concerned Gambians in the diaspora including Bamba Mass and asked to apologise because his statement was unacceptable and he apologised,” he said.?

He reminded Gambians to make sure that elections are free from violence and the peace and stability of the country should be the concern of all its citizens. “That is what I will continue to preach. Let us come together to ensure that chaos does not come into this country and sustain the good image of peace it is known for.”

 

By Fatimah Sonko