People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has defended the appointment of its leader Papa Mohamadou Njie as Gambian new ambassador to Nigeria. He was appointed by President Adama Barrow for the job.
PPP said in a statement: “The members of the executive committee supported him to accept the offer that it is a national duty to serve the nation irrespective of political affiliation. It is with dedication and hard work Mr. Njie took the party at a difficult time and had since moved the party tremendously to attract a large number of youth and women who saw the party as the future for Gambian democracy and development. Mr. Njie abundantly makes it very clear that he will ever continue to support the PPP and will always be in consultation with the executive’s members of the PPP.
“The President Adama Barrow has enormous trust and confidence in Mr. Njie through his work with the PPP and entrusts him with this vital role as the representative of the government and people of the Gambia to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The PPP party does not doubt that Hon. Njie will diligently serve his country well.”