By Makutu Manneh
A senior adviser to President Adama Barrow and prominent member of the National People’s Party (NPP), Dou Sanno, has publicly questioned the management of funds raised in Europe by Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), amid opposition criticism of a D50 million empowerment fund for women affiliated with the ruling party.
Speaking to supporters in Nima-Latrikunda, who adopted him as a “father,” Sanno responded to recent criticisms from opposition parties over the allocation of D50 million by the ruling NPP to a women’s empowerment fund reserved for NPP-affiliated women. He specifically targeted UDP leader Ousainou Darboe, noting that the party has received substantial funding from European sources since 1996, yet little appears to have reached its members.
“Why doesn’t he put this money together and help the women of UDP? I am asking him, Where did he put all this money coming from Europe? Who has he helped? I have never seen him help anyone. He doesn’t even support people,” Sanno said.
Sanno also urged citizens to remain cautious of opposition messaging, reminding them of past electoral missteps. “You previously listened and ended up electing the wrong chairman and National Assembly member, and till now, you are still struggling to get what you want,” he said.
The adviser encouraged Gambians to continue their support for President Barrow and the NPP, citing government achievements in infrastructure development and electricity expansion. He also called on women to register for NPP membership cards, noting that some have gone to great lengths, including sleeping at party offices, to secure them.
“I am urging the women to register and get their NPP membership cards. Some women are sleeping in the bureaus to get these cards because there is a benefit,” he said.
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