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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the Secretary-General and party leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), anticipates a challenging 2024, asserting that it may surpass the difficulties faced in 2023 under President Adama Barrow\u2019s administration.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the party\u2019s inaugural press conference in Manjai, Darboe expressed his concerns about the trajectory of the current government, citing what he called a lack of responsiveness to public sentiments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year is not going to be different from 2023. This year probably will be worse than 2023 because this government has taken it upon itself not to care about what people say. They don\u2019t care and don\u2019t listen to what people say. They believe that no one on the surface of this earth will stop them from doing what they want to do. A government that you elected, a government that to whom you ceded your powers, your sovereignty and asked them to be your agents in the exercise of your dedicated power can turn around to you and tell you I am as powerful as Yahya Jammeh, in fact more powerful than Yahya Jammeh because apart from all the security apparatus Yahya Jammeh had, in I also have ECOMIG\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Darboe criticized the government\u2019s handling of area councils and municipalities, stating that such actions are indicative of their intent to suppress the aspirations of the Gambian people, saying \u201cThat is what this government will continue to do to stifle the aspirations of The Gambian people, to stifle the wishes and desires of the Gambian people and all that in other to self perpetuate.\u201dHe called for collective action among citizens to bring about political change in the 2026 presidential elections, emphasizing the need to initiate efforts promptly.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think all of us should commence our drives, should now commence our serious efforts to terminating this government\u2019s existence in 2026. It must start now and we cannot postpone it. We cannot wait until 2026 and start on that exercise. It has to be done now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Highlighting what he perceives as a growing authoritarian trend, Darboe expressed discontent with the government\u2019s stance on corruption. While acknowledging the significance of the recently passed Anti-Corruption Bill, he criticized the government for what he sees as a lack of commitment to its full implementation.<\/p>\n

Touching on the perilous Back Way migration route, Darboe advocated for creating opportunities for young people within the country to dissuade them from embarking on risky journeys in search of better prospects.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government should have organized places for these young people and allow them to do their businesses there,\u201d he suggested.<\/p>\n

Darboe also voiced concern about the government\u2019s proposal to increase taxes, predicting adverse effects on ordinary citizens. He highlighted the fiscal challenges, including a projected deficit of D4.45 billion for 2024 and a debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 85%.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President has recently announced a series of Service tax increases, which will further fuel the hardships Gambians continue to face. The projected fiscal deficit for 2024 is D4.45Billon, or 2.55% of GDP. The debt to GDP ratio is about 85% of GDP,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He mentioned that the national debt reached D110 billion in 2023. The interest payments on this debt surged from D3.5 billion to D7.5 billion, surpassing the combined allocations for Health, Education, and Agriculture.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the span of 22 years, Yaya Jammeh left behind a national debt of D48 billion, whereas President Barrow managed to increase our national debt by D62 billion in just 7 years,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

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