PEOPLE REACT TO PROPOSED OPPOSITION COALITION by Pa Malick Faye Following the 
announcement of the formation of a coalition by the UDP, PPP and GPP ahead of 
the forthcoming elections with the exception of the NCP, PDOIS and NRP, the 
Daily Observer went out and about town to capture people's reactions. Kebba 
Sanyang said, "I have not yet supported any political party but I believe it 
will be good if all the opposition parties came together". Sambou Fatty also 
said, "I have been on the political stage for 22 years. The PPP which has no 
leader should not appoint one person to lead. OJ doesn't have the right to 
pick Darboe to be the coalition leader. I think they have acted prematurely 
without nationwide consultation. All they want now is disunity and 
hypocrisy". Babanding Kanyi, said no one had the right to impose a leader. 
"Assan Musa Camara should listen to all as the chairman of the meeting 
meeting and choose a candidate which will be accepted by everybody". Free 
Sanyang said he belonged to the NCP and was committed to Sheriff Dibba and 
his ideas forever. Yahya Kijera said he was really confused about the issue. 
"The opposition has really disappointed us". Alagie Jagne said, "I am one 
hundred per cent for Jammeh and the APRC. We are not afraid of the coalition 
because we know we will win". Gunjur Fatty: "I have nothing to say yet 
because I am studying the issue with great concern." Kebba Saine from Kerr 
Omar Saine, described Mr Dibba as very inconsistent. "This is because he has 
been mute for the past seven years and now he wants to lead those who have 
sacrificed their lives during the seven years". Almami Daffeh thought all the 
opposition parties should go on their own during the elections. "If there is 
a need for a second round, then the bigger opposition parties can unite with 
the smaller ones to enable them to win." Kebba Dampha is of the view that 
Sheriff Dibba should be the leader. "It is because of him we voted for the 
UDP in the last election. If he came back on the scene, he owns my vote and 
that of my family". Kebba Jobe of Tallinding said, "its an irony to see those 
found corrupt by the commissions wanting to lead us again. We don't need the 
wife of a corrupt former government official to even read the comminuque. 
This shows that the UDP and PPP are both the same. I think I will either vote 
for APRC or NCP." Mamanding Saidy said, "I think the NCP should join hands 
with the UDP. If not, neither party will make any difference. For the 
opposition to be able to make gains, it should unite". Ismaila Ceesay of 
Churchills Town also expressed the view that the NCP was a very good party 
because it was a party that can lead this country peacefully. "Darboe and the 
UDP are the same with the PPP. Mr Dibba took a wise decision and I hope he 
will be a good opposition leader". Fatou Secka, a trader at the Serrekunda 
Market: "I am a staunch supporter of the APRC, but Sheriff is a good man and 
I hope he will join hands with his son, President Jammeh, for the development 
of this country. Darboe and the PPP are disgruntled people who cannot make a 
difference". Pa Conteh: "Well, I don't support the whole opposition but I 
think Sheriff Dibba has the right to do what he did. Because the PPP is the 
party playing a hypocritical game. They are corrupt and want a comeback so 
they decided to pick their son, Darboe, to lead. APRC will win with a greater 
majority". Fatou Njie: "I am not interested in the opposition. They are in a 
big disarray because Jammeh has played his cards correctly". A Bakau youth 
leader: "The reason why I voted for Darboe and the UDP in 1996 was that NCP 
was not existing. From now on, I and my family will surely vote for the NCP. 
Lamin Jarjou: "Well after the repeal of the decree, the opposition should 
agree on terms but now they are fighting each other. Time is against them and 
they should allow Sheriff to lead because he is a good man. Darboe is not at 
all good for this country". Lamin Jorbateh: "My support is for Jammeh and the 
APRC, but Sheriff's decision is good. You cannot pick the son to lead a 
father. Many people I know in the UDP will vote for the NCP now". Aji Cham 
Kotu: "Darboe is not good for this country. Apart from Jammeh, Sheriff is the 
one. Why should the PPP choose Darboe to be the leader ? Is this because they 
want him to cover them if he won?   
    
        

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