Banjul: APRC assured of victory

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Barely 48 hours before polling day, Banjulians have assured the APRC of victory in both mayoral and councillorship elections in the city.

Speaking at a mass political rally attended by thousands of APRC militants at James Senegal Street on Monday, Honourable Lie Saine, National Assembly member for Banjul Central, said Banjul is for the APRC and nobody else. He added that all the contested seats in Banjul are a foregone conclusion as the pendulum will swing in favour of the ruling APRC come tomorrow.

“There are so many projects in the pipeline for Banjul to be   implemented.The opposition cannot get us projects,” he said.

Aji Saffie Hydara, the Yai-Compin of Banjul North, representing the wifes of the police expressed her joy over Samba Faal’s mayoral candidature and pledged the support of her colleagues  for Samba Faal and the APRC party.

She added that they shall never forget what Samba has been doing for them and wherever he leads, they should follow.

Aji Yama Njie, youth mobilizer challenged Banjulians to massively cast their votes for APRC.

Yaya Ceesay, youth leader at Crab Island, also speaking at the rally urged youths to desist from the attitude of not voting on election day.

“Your vote represents your voice,” he said. He also called on students to show their gratitude to the Gambian leader who is going all out to satisfy their needs by voting for the APRC.

Adama Sarr, speaking on behalf of the Serere community prayed to Allah to facilitate a peaceful process of voting throughout the nation.

According to her, the issue is not the dancing and singing but that all APRC militants must go to the polling stations to vote.

Speaking to the gathering, Samba Faal, mayoral candidate for the APRC commended party militants, especially the youth, for their active participation in making sure that the APRC secures another batch of hard working and visionary councillors and mayors to work towards the development of the city.

He emphasised the importance of voting for the ruling APRC candidates.

According to him, President Dr Alhaji Yahya Jammeh has a vision of making Banjul an exemplary city in Africa.

Present at the rally were the SoS for Education, Fatou Lamin Faye, SoS for Youth and Sports Alh. Mass Axi Gai and the APRC secretary, Alh. OB Fisco Conateh.



Author: by Ebrima Jatta