Sima Urges Gambians to Vote on Policies, Not Crowd Size or Party Loyalty

By Fatou Sillah

Modou Lamin Sima, leader of the Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC) and an independent presidential candidate, has urged Gambians to prioritize candidates’ policies and proposed solutions over crowd size, political loyalty, and partisan enthusiasm when voting in the December 5 presidential election.

Speaking ahead of the polls, Mr. Sima called on voters to critically assess the messages and commitments of presidential candidates before deciding whom to support, emphasizing that the country’s future should take precedence over political affiliations.

“Let them not vote because of the crowd or because of empathy or because of militancy. Let’s get the clear message from politicians because this is our future,” he said.

Mr. Sima argued that voters should look beyond the problems facing the country and instead examine the practical solutions being offered by those seeking public office.

He said the APC had outlined its proposed solutions in its manifesto and remained committed to implementing its policies if entrusted with the presidency.

“We have a solution for every single bit of Gambia’s problem, because we know it and we pass through it; we live with it,” he said.

Mr. Sima also appealed for peace and political tolerance as the election approaches, noting that political activities have so far been conducted in a peaceful atmosphere.

While acknowledging the strong allegiance of supporters to their respective political parties, including militants of the United Democratic Party (UDP), he maintained that such loyalties should not prevent voters from objectively evaluating candidates’ proposals.

He urged Gambians to approach the December 5 election with a sense of national responsibility, stressing that their decisions should be guided by the credibility of candidates’ messages, their proposed solutions, and their vision for the country’s future rather than partisan attachments.