Residents of Chamen Nianija have been cautioned by President Adama Barrow to be on the lookout for those he has referred to as “vultures” who are pursuing political power for their own gain. The warning was given at a meeting at his home in Mankamang Kunda, where he was also hosting representatives from the Lower River and Upper River Regions.
According to President Barrow, “these people were afraid of Jammeh when he was ruling.” “Someone carried out the Jihad till it was completed. They have now declared their intention to overthrow those individuals in order to seize control of the nation. These individuals are vultures.
In a striking analogy, the president compared these people to scavengers who prey on the helpless. He remarked, “You know vultures, they only approach meat that is dead.” That’s what’s going on today. They believe they can simply remove Jammeh because Barrow governs with democracy rather than fear, and they know he is gone for good.
But President Barrow warned that it would not be easy toppling his government. He said, “To take over, you have to climb many trees,” indicating that he was prepared to defend the record and mission of his administration.
Those who allegedly left the country under former President Yahya Jammeh’s rule but have now returned to pursue leadership roles were also targeted by President Barrow. He warned that if given power, such people will once again turn their backs on the country and asked citizens not to support them.
Barrow highlighted the development accomplishments of his administration, stating that just roughly 300 of The Gambia’s 1,800 communities lack electricity, with his government already bringing electricity to 1,100 villages nationwide.
Comparing the advancements of his government to those of past administrations, he rhetorically questioned, “How many villages did they electrify for 50 years?”
The president assured the populace that their suggestions and concerns were taken into consideration and will be included in upcoming government initiatives, reaffirming his steadfast commitment to national development.
