NDP Leader Accuses Interior Minister of Intimidating Opposition, Warns Against Continued Harassment

By Makutu Manneh

Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has accused Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang of intimidating opposition parties and interfering with their political activities, warning that continued harassment could provoke a confrontation.

Speaking at an NDP meeting in Farafenni, Bojang accused the minister of creating unnecessary tensions and called on him to end what he described as a sustained campaign of intimidation against opposition figures.

“You have been after us for a while now, and that has to stop or else I am ready to go head-on with you,” Bojang warned.

The NDP leader also challenged the Interior Ministry to clarify regulations governing uniforms worn by security personnel, arguing that the authorities have created confusion by restricting opposition security teams from wearing their customary attire.

According to Bojang, the restrictions have made it increasingly difficult for opposition parties to identify their own security personnel, raising concerns about their safety during political activities.

He said the government was fully aware of the NDP’s nationwide tour but had failed to provide security for the party’s activities. Instead, he alleged, authorities were harassing private security personnel engaged by the party to maintain order at its gatherings.

Bojang argued that the restrictions had placed the safety of opposition leaders and their supporters at risk, adding that the Interior Minister would bear responsibility for any security lapses arising from the situation.

He demanded that the ministry clearly identify which uniforms are reserved for the country’s security forces, saying opposition parties should not be subjected to arbitrary restrictions without clear guidelines.

Bojang warned that unless the authorities provided such clarification, his party’s security personnel would resume wearing their customary uniforms despite the restrictions.

The allegations underscore growing tensions between opposition parties and security authorities over the conduct of political activities and the use of private security personnel.