{"id":93150,"date":"2026-01-24T07:46:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/njie-urges-old-yundum-to-reject-udp-for-development"},"modified":"2026-01-24T08:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:06:13","slug":"njie-urges-old-yundum-to-reject-udp-for-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/njie-urges-old-yundum-to-reject-udp-for-development","title":{"rendered":"Njie Urges Old Yundum to Reject UDP for Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and spokesperson of the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP), Hon. Seedy Njie, has urged residents of Old Yundum to reject the United Democratic Party (UDP), arguing that the opposition poses a threat to national development.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an NPP rally in Old Yundum, Njie said the December 5 presidential election presents Gambians with a clear choice between sustaining development, peace, and stability, or entrusting the country to a party he said lacks a clear development agenda.<\/p>\n<p>He claimed that the UDP has repeatedly criticised major government infrastructure projects, including road construction and electricity expansion, describing them as a waste of public resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUDP has said that the ongoing road construction and electricity expansion are a waste of resources,\u201d Njie said. \u201cIf the people of Old Yundum want development to continue, they should collect their voter cards in April and vote for President Adama Barrow on December 5.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Njie further alleged that several key national projects initiated under President Barrow\u2019s administration faced opposition from the UDP, suggesting the party is unwilling to support development efforts.<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned Gambians against handing over the country to what he described as a political group that claims elite status and ownership of the state.<\/p>\n<p>According to Njie, the NPP and President Barrow follow social democratic principles, prioritising the welfare of farmers, low-income earners, and vulnerable communities. He said the President aims to extend the development achieved in urban areas such as Banjul and Serekunda to rural regions, including Nianija, Sandu, Wuli, and Fulladu.<\/p>\n<p>Njie credited the Barrow administration with restoring human rights, strengthening good governance, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms, asserting that transparency and accountability have improved since independence.<\/p>\n<p>He also questioned the slow pace of infrastructure development between 1965 and 2017, asking how national resources were managed during that period, and dismissed allegations of corruption against the current administration.<\/p>\n<p>Njie concluded by stating that President Barrow is seeking another mandate in 2026 to continue improving the lives and livelihoods of Gambians.<\/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 Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and spokesperson of the ruling National People\u2019s Party (NPP), Hon. Seedy Njie, has urged residents of Old Yundum to reject the United Democratic Party (UDP), arguing that the opposition poses a threat to national development. 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