By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has cautioned voters in the Central River Region (CRR) against emerging political parties, accusing their leaders of pursuing personal interests and being disconnected from the realities facing rural Gambians.
Speaking in Njau during a ceremony to lay foundation stones for road construction projects, Barrow said the country was entering a campaign season and urged residents to carefully assess the parties seeking their support.
Despite what he described as his government’s strong political standing in the region, the president said continued engagement with voters remained important ahead of the election.
“There are new parties emerging; be mindful of them. They are capitalists, only looking for their interest,” Barrow said.
He questioned whether leaders without experience or understanding of agriculture could genuinely address the concerns of farmers, arguing that familiarity with farming and the challenges facing rural communities was important for anyone promising to improve their livelihoods.
Barrow also urged voters not to be swayed by short-term incentives, including small cash gifts and household items. Instead, he encouraged them to judge political parties by their ability to deliver major public infrastructure and essential services.
The president pointed to roads, electricity, and hospitals as examples of development projects voters should consider when assessing political promises, while accusing some emerging parties of making commitments they would be unable to fulfill.
The ceremony in Njau forms part of President Barrow’s nationwide development tour, during which he is inaugurating completed projects and laying foundation stones for new infrastructure initiatives across the country.
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