Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of Gambia Moral Congress, has announced that he will be contesting for the Wuli West constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections.  

Fatty will face off with incumbent and veteran politician Sidia Jatta in the contest. 

He will also face his former women mobiliser who will be contesting under the United Democratic Party’s ticket. 

“At the request of the overwhelming members of GMC support base in my home district of WULLI WEST, URR, and by the Grace of Allah, I shall submit my nomination and contest for election to the National Assembly, 2022,” Mai Fatty said.

“I shall serve as National Assembly Member of the Republic of The Gambia, committed to securing fundamental national interests, while also advancing the local cause of my district constituents. 

“I shall protect and defend the legitimate interests of all Gambians, Christians and Muslims alike, as well as all other demographic groups,” he added.

Meanwhile, he said he will work to enhancing and consolidating the oversight functions of parliament over institutions and public finance management to promote transparency and accountable governance, balanced budget, eliminating waste, distortions and corruption.

“Human capital development and social inclusion. Strengthening national sovereignty and territorial integrity and restoring domestic control over national endowment and economic resources. 

“Legislation to empower Gambian businesses through preferential treatment to spur growth, generate jobs and create wealth,” he said.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba