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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The National People\u2019s Party\u2019s new communications secretary has revealed that the governing party is building \u201cvery strong structures\u201d to avoid revolving around its leader, President Adama Barrow.<\/b><\/p>\n

Most political parties in The Gambia revolve around an individual and they often die with the person.<\/p>\n

But speaking to press in his first interview, NPP\u2019s communications secretary, Sulayman Camara, said: \u201cOur objective is to transform the party into an institution fit for the 24th century and one which is not built around an individual but an ideology because, normally in this country, parties die with their leaders and we don\u2019t want that to happen to the NPP.\u201d<\/p>\n

Camara, who took over from works minister Ebrima Sillah, added that the party leader President Barrow has tasked the executive to put up very strong structures around the country to make sure that it remains relevant with or without him. \u201cThe NPP is building political bureaus across the country and in each of these structures, personnel are attached to ensure continuous sensitisation of our supporters on their civic duties. It is very important to educate people politically to change dynamics because politics is not about character assassination or insults,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Camara further stated that NPP respects every politician especially political party leaders in this country because they all are expected to be working for the interest of the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should use our ideological differences as a strength for us to engage constructively and not see each other as enemies. This is why the NPP has designed policies and programs that would make it a beacon of democracy in Africa. There are going to be a lot of false starts; meaning we will make mistakes but along the line we will learn from it and build on them for the greater good,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He said the NPP wants to be \u201ca progressive party that believes in inclusiveness and social justice\u201d.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his preparedness, Camara, who spent over ten years in the UK, added: \u201cI am quite ready for this job \u2013 I have been very active in politics as a member of the Labour Party in the UK. So, I know what is expected of me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Local government<\/b><\/p>\n

He said the NPP has learned a big lesson during the National Assembly elections where it lost in many key areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe went into that election with an overwhelming presidential election victory and strong confidence and eventually underestimated the opposition. We thought they had no chance but unfortunately for us they were able to galvanise and put up a surprised performance. However, we are very prepared for the upcoming April local government elections. We will go to every town, village and hamlet of this country to sell our party agenda because our target is to sweep all the seats,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

On selection of candidates, Camara said the party supporters will be allowed to select candidates of their choice for the council elections to avoid any conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

He said despite the economic challenges faced by Gambians, the NPP has something to brag about in terms of government\u2019s performance in the past six years and accomplished massive infrastructural development projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut despite that, there are critics who feel otherwise but the party has no intention of throwing stones at every dog that barks at us. For us, those who insult us or the president, have nothing to offer. Politics of insults should have no space in this country,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He said the NPP code of conduct and constitution, which are under review, will guide its supporters on how to approach political matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of the party\u2019s policy, even the president will no longer be allowed to address personal issues between him and his opponents in NPP rallies or platforms. We want to encourage politics of decency and we will be visible and our manifesto is going to guide us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. The National People\u2019s Party\u2019s new communications secretary has revealed that the governing party is building \u201cvery strong structures\u201d to avoid revolving around its leader, President Adama Barrow. Most political parties in The Gambia revolve around an individual and they often die with the person. 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