National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Fatou Sillah
Hagi Suwaneh, the National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said that the recent survey conducted by the Center for Research and Policy Analysis (CepRass) could be advantageous to opposition parties if effectively utilized to inform their political strategies.
Speaking in an interview, Suwaneh noted that the findings of the survey offer valuable insights for parties challenging the current administration. “This survey, if utilized, is in the best interest of those opposing the system,” he said.
He commended CepRass for undertaking the research, emphasizing the importance of data-driven analysis in modern politics. According to him, many political parties in The Gambia are disadvantaged because they do not sufficiently rely on empirical data to shape their campaigns and policy positions.
“In Gambian elections, we are lagging behind because most parties are not relying on data,” Suwaneh stated.
He further explained that such surveys are not only beneficial to the institutions that conduct them but also serve as critical resources for political parties seeking to understand public sentiment and improve their performance.
“And data is something that, helps not only the people who conduct this service, but they are also materials for political parties who really want to, you know, rely on such statistics to ensure that they improve themselves or learn from public opinions. And that’s exactly what the UDP is encouraging. And then we have to thank them because we did not pay them a dime to do this thing,” He Said.
Suwaneh stressed that the survey reflects widespread public dissatisfaction with the current government, particularly in relation to administrative and governance challenges. He said opposition parties could use the findings to better connect with citizens and align their policies with the expectations of the electorate.
“The more these surveys are conducted, the more informed Gambians become. And the more informed the people are, the better choices they will make when selecting their leaders,” he concluded.
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