{"id":90544,"date":"2025-11-20T06:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T06:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/seyfo-modou-lamin-baldeh-affirms-political-commitment"},"modified":"2025-11-20T10:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:45:37","slug":"seyfo-modou-lamin-baldeh-affirms-political-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/seyfo-modou-lamin-baldeh-affirms-political-commitment","title":{"rendered":"Seyfo Modou Lamin Baldeh Affirms Political Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Seyfo (Chief) Modou Lamin Baldeh of Lower Fulladu West pledged on Monday to remain active in Gambian politics, emphasizing that his traditional leadership role is owed to the support of President Adama Barrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a session of the president\u2019s \u201cMeet the People Tour\u201d in Sare Ngai, Central River Region South, Seyfo Baldeh made it clear that he would continue participating in political affairs, even as some expect traditional leaders to remain neutral.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have this position because of you, Mr. President. If you were not to grant it, I would not hold it,\u201d Seyfo Baldeh told President Barrow. \u201cIf the expectation is that a Seyfo must be apolitical, then perhaps I should be removed, because I will continue engaging in politics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the local community, he framed loyalty to the president in both civic and spiritual terms. \u201cLower Fulladu, Adama Barrow is ours. To go against a president is to go against Allah. When Allah gives you someone, to oppose them is an act of disbelief,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Seyfo Baldeh also urged Gambians to support national development regardless of electoral outcomes. \u201cWhen elections pass, citizens must unite for the country\u2019s development; no foreign nationality will do it for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting President Barrow\u2019s achievements, Seyfo Baldeh cited expanded electricity access, borehole construction, and advancements in agriculture. He warned that critics who downplay these accomplishments often lack the vision or capacity to implement solutions themselves. \u201cSo they have to follow the person with the idea and the power. We are behind the president today, tomorrow, and forever,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The chief concluded with a call for recognition of the president\u2019s efforts and a reminder of the importance of sustained support for leadership that delivers tangible results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Seyfo (Chief) Modou Lamin Baldeh of Lower Fulladu West pledged on Monday to remain active in Gambian politics, emphasizing that his traditional leadership role is owed to the support of President Adama Barrow. 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