Mohamadou Musa Njie (Papa) Peoples’ Progressive Party Secretary General and Party Leader, has asked that “who takes over the Presidency if we go for three years instead of the five years?”
He added: “How and where do we mobilize resources to fund elections if we opt for three years, taking into account the peace and security of Gambians, what is in our BEST interest, three or five years?”, he said in a statement .
He also asked, “How much of the initial 2016 MOU activities were achieved with specific references to the commissions and reforms to be carried out and how and where do we mobilize resources to fund elections if we opt for three years?”
He pointed out the PPP executive committee concluded that the weakening of Coalition 2016 is the fault of all of us, President Barrow included.
According to him, more effort could and should have been done to ensure that the activities of the 2016 Coalition MOU would be implemented within the agreed three years.
However, he stated politics is a fluid process with many adjustments to maximize the services it renders to its citizens, noting , actions and decisions were taken as the situation unfolded.
He revealed that the President Adama Barrow is also advised to review the present Cabinet and appoint a Government of technocrats after due consultation with all the Coalition 2016 partners and that all future appointments are based solely on merit, experience, and soundtrack record.
“For the three years Jotna Movement, I urge the Inspector General of Police to issue the permit if requested and provide security for them to exercise their constitutional rights. Nonetheless, the three years Jotna Movement must also adhere to the letter and spirit of the permit to be granted to them. PPP will protect and defend the rights of all Gambians,” Njie pointed out.
He stated that once these reforms and commissions are completed and recommendations acted upon, they will be the bedrock for ensuring peace, stability, security, and will pave the way for a level playing field in the coming elections.
