Police have announced arresting Momodou Sabally for questioning over what they called his involvement in a viral video about unseating President Barrow before next year’s local government elections.

In a statement the police said: “The GPF can confirm that Mr. Momodou Sabally has been invited to the police for questioning this afternoon, 21st December 2022. 

“Mr. Sabally’s arrest is in connection to an alleged viral video in circulation suggesting how the president will be unseated before the local government elections.

“While the investigations are ongoing, the general public is advised to remain calm and allow the police to do their job without any interference.”

Mr Sabally is a firebrand politician and campaign manager for the leading opposition United Democratic Party. 

Reporting by Adama Makasuba