Opposition leader Ousainou Darboe has told party supporters to uphold and respect the country’s law and desist from violence.

Darboe made the statement during a rally in Jarumeh Kuta, as he continued his countrywide tour aimed at explaining the United Democratic Party’s 5-point agenda to Gambians.

“UDP will continue upholding the law by respecting the law and advise people against anything that could bring violence in the country,” he said.

“UDP is not a violence party and whenever there happens a problem between UDP and others because of politics it’s usually the supporters of the government who backed themselves with the power of government and this is why whenever they are taken to court for judgment in such problems the opponents always came out with shame,” he added.

Meanwhile, Darboe said even though the IEC demands 5,000 people to nominate a presidential candidate, he will bring 15,000 people on nomination day. 

He called on Gambians to vote for him adding that the love and welcome he is receiving from supporters reminded him of the 1996 election campaign when people used to welcome him up to 2am.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba