Gambians reacts to Sabally's political U-turn to NPP

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Gambians have reacted to the recent dramatic political move of Momodou Sabally, the former Campaign Manager of the United Democratic Party (UDP) to join the National People's Party (NPP).


It is reported that Momodou Sabally, the outspoken critic of President Adama Barrow made a surprised u-turn on Wednesday. 


The move was greeted with mix feelings among the UDP militants, and Gambians living in home and abroad. 


Aisha Bint Ibrahim, a UDP supporter said it is his right to shift political allegiance to NPP, adding that their loyalty remains to the party.


“It's Sabally's right to cease being a member of UDP. We have nothing against him. We extend our gratitude to him for serving the party. Meanwhile we are behind Ba Ousainou, our loyalty remains the same,” she said.


Ousman Ceesay, a concern Gambian said the country has a poor record of elite accountability. 


He further added that Gambians still continue to live in an era of impunity for people of influence. 


“We have a poor record of elite accountability in Gambian politics. But even by our pitiful standards, we seem to be living in an era of almost total impunity for people of influence. Momodou Sabally's didn't surprised me. What surprised me is that he lasted this long,” he argued.


He described Momodou Sabally's move of the party he mockingly referred to as “kereng kaffo,”  this he believes Sabally will aid the squirrels in stashing the resources. 


“It seems evident that he is prepared to assist the squirrels in stashing away the resources,”  he posited 

Lare Ceesay, Retired Senior Manager at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a leading voice of the main opposition United Democratic Party also added his voice saying “A political decision to resign on a Wednesday is like the “Ides of March”. 


Earlier today Momodou Sabally officially endorsed President Adama Barrow at State House. 

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