{"id":5869,"date":"2021-11-12T15:17:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T15:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/udp-reacts-against-restriction-of-political-speeches"},"modified":"2021-11-12T15:32:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T15:32:44","slug":"udp-reacts-against-restriction-of-political-speeches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/udp-reacts-against-restriction-of-political-speeches","title":{"rendered":"UDP reacts against restriction of political speeches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>This is in accordance with the Independent Electoral Commission\u2019s Media Rules and other regulations governing the use of public media during the electoral cycle.<\/p>\n

The United Democratic Party, as a responsible and law abiding organisation, has always subscribed to principles of fair play and all the precepts of democratic practice. It is our contention, therefore, that political expression protected by the Constitution of The Gambia and reflected in various legal documents, must be upheld especially during the political campaign period.<\/p>\n

In this context, it is perplexing to say the least, that the I.E.C would interpret media laws relating to use of G.R.T.S to include stifling of a candidate\u2019s right to review and criticize the incumbent\u2019s policies, programmes and conduct. This is both impractical and inconceivable in a democratic environment.<\/p>\n

We believe such a limitation is not in line with the letter and spirit of the law and relevant regulations. The IEC\u2019s denial of the UDP\u2019s right to political expression through the public broadcaster is unacceptable.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the UDP is not submitting any new content merely to fill airtime on GRTS. The party would rather continue to use other media than to forfeit its right to use the public broadcaster without undue hindrance. Sincerely yours,<\/p>\n

CHAIRMAN MEDIA & COMMUNICAITON COMMITTEE<\/b><\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. This is in accordance with the Independent Electoral Commission\u2019s Media Rules and other regulations governing the use of public media during the electoral cycle. The United Democratic Party, as a responsible and law abiding organisation, has always subscribed to principles of fair play and all the precepts of democratic practice. 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