PPP leader calls for vigilance in the fight against all forms of extremism

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Mohamadou Musa Njie, commonly known as Papa Njie, secretary general and party leader of People’s Progressive Party (PPP) called for vigilance in the fight against all forms of extremism.

In his New Year message the leader of Gambia’s oldest political party said: “Let me also point out the need to also be more vigilant in the fight against all forms of extremism. Let me also point out the need to also be more vigilant in the fight against all forms of extremism. Here in The Gambia, we should value the peace and stability that has always prevailed. We must not allow any individual or group of individuals to destroy that.”

Njie observed that in 2019 the Gambia went through a very democratic transition as many have witnessed different groups expressing their need for change and demanding to exercise their Constitutional rights.

He said as part of the transition process that Gambia is currently witnessing, people have seen the introduction of a New Draft Constitution, while waiting to see the outcome and implementation of the Security Sector Reform, the Civil Service Reform, the Land and Asset Recovery commissions which will all go a long way in paving the way forward to maintaining the peace and stability in the lives of many Gambians.

He urged he citizenry to still stand firm and committed to ensuring that key sectors such as Health, Education, Agriculture and Infrastructural development are prioritized in government’s agenda.

He added: “It is important to ensure that the Youth and Women are not left behind in all these areas of development, as they should be at the forefront of every initiative set forth.”

He stated that public security has seen its share of outcry especially among the youth and the women as the cases of Gender Based Violence has become a public concern.

“Every citizen is concerned about their security, and that of their families, and their property. We urge the Police to continue doing their best with the support and collaboration of the public.”