{"id":90880,"date":"2025-11-25T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/udp-accuses-government-of-concealing-arrival-of-opposition-figure"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:59:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:59:34","slug":"udp-accuses-government-of-concealing-arrival-of-opposition-figure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/udp-accuses-government-of-concealing-arrival-of-opposition-figure","title":{"rendered":"UDP Accuses Government of Concealing Arrival of Opposition Figure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The United Democratic Party (UDP) has criticised the government for what it describes as a lack of transparency surrounding the quiet arrival of Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary in The Gambia.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued, the UDP said it was \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d that Mr. Bakary, a former senior government official and prominent opposition voice in Cameroon, arrived in the country on 7 November 2025, yet the public was only informed more than two weeks later.<\/p>\n<p>The opposition party argued that the delay in confirming by the government\u2019s own press release issued on Sunday raises serious questions about accountability and respect for the Gambian people\u2019s right to timely information on matters of national importance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe manner in which this matter has been handled raises serious questions about transparency and accountability,\u201d the statement said, adding that silence on an issue with diplomatic and security implications was \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While reaffirming its solidarity with Mr. Bakary and acknowledging The Gambia\u2019s longstanding tradition of granting sanctuary to individuals fleeing persecution, the UDP stressed that humanitarian actions must not be used to justify secrecy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud that he can find safe sanctuary in The Gambia for himself and his immediate family,\u201d the party noted. \u201cHowever, solidarity must not be used as a justification for secrecy or the erosion of democratic accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>UDP called on the government to provide a full briefing to both the National Assembly and the public on the circumstances of Mr. Bakary\u2019s arrival, including the nature of his stay, security arrangements, and any assurances made to foreign governments. It also urged the authorities to commit to proactive communication on issues relating to national security, diplomacy, and public interest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Gambian people deserve governance rooted in honesty, openness, and respect, not selective information issued only when convenient,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/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. The United Democratic Party (UDP) has criticised the government for what it describes as a lack of transparency surrounding the quiet arrival of Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary in The Gambia. 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