Sanyang Ward Councillor Rejects Claims Feeder Road Projects Will Boost NPP’s Electoral Prospects

By Makutu Manneh

Boto Bojang, the councillor for Sanyang Ward, has dismissed suggestions that the construction of feeder roads in his constituency by the Barrow administration will translate into electoral gains for the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in the December 5 presidential election.

Speaking during an appearance on Kerr Fatou’s Politic Kacha Show, Bojang argued that the perceived poor quality of the road projects, coupled with the rising cost of living, will ultimately outweigh any political advantage the government hopes to derive from the initiative.

He contended that many residents are increasingly discerning and capable of assessing the durability and value of public infrastructure.

“Many of the feeder roads built in my ward are poorly constructed and will not last long,” Bojang said. “The coming rainy season might destroy some of them because of how they were built.”

Bojang further alleged that the road projects are being undertaken primarily for visibility and short-term political gain, rather than as part of a sustainable development strategy.

He emphasized that infrastructure development alone does not address the broader socio-economic concerns facing citizens, noting that the rising cost of living remains the most pressing issue for many households.

The councillor also pointed to what he described as a growing political shift among supporters, claiming that some individuals are defecting from the NPP to the United Democratic Party (UDP). According to him, this trend reflects public dissatisfaction with what he characterized as politically motivated projects.

“Looking at the trends, people are cross-carpeting from NPP to UDP. This is a clear indication that the works this government is embarking on for the sake of politics are not working for them,” Bojang added.