Essa Bokar Sey, a former Gambian ambassador to China and USA, has opposed President Adama Barrow’s bid for a third term.

Mr. Sey’s opposition comes just days after President Barrow publicly announced his intention to seek a third term in 2026. Many Gambians have been calling on him to respect term limits.

“I, Ambassador Essa Bokarr Sey, hereby make it categorically clear that I do not support a third-term agenda for the incumbent, nor will I ever support it for any future leader in The Gambia, Inshaa Allah,”he wrote on his Facebook page.

“I urge you not to support a third-term agenda for the incumbent in The Gambia or any future leader who pushes a similar agenda.”

He emphasised the importance of term limits, criticising attempts to extend leadership indefinitely.

“The failure to respect term limits,

Attempts to push for a third term, fourth term, or indefinite-term agendas,

Tampering with constitutions, these are threats to democracy,” he stated.

“Driven by passion and guided by principle, I want to be on record: I do not support a third-term agenda for the incumbent in The Gambia, and I will never support it for any future leader.”

By Adama Makasuba