Mai Ahmed Fatty, the leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), has addressed criticisms following his party’s decision to form an alliance with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Fatty made it clear that their partnership was driven by national interest, not personal gain.

“Some are going to say we joined the NPP to secure jobs,” he said. “But we are not here to seek positions. In fact, it’s not a condition of the alliance. We are not coming to share the national cake because we believe it is one and must remain under the supremacy of His Excellency’s guidance.”

Fatty dismissed the notion that his move was motivated by financial struggles or political opportunism.

“I want to dispel the general notion that Mai Ahmed Fatty is coming to seek a position. We are not broke. We are here to join the NPP to promote national peace,” he emphasised.

He revealed that the alliance was not a spontaneous decision but the result of nine months of intense negotiations.

“For Gambians who are watching, this is not about today. This is a period of nine months of serious negotiations,” he said.

Fatty also reflected on his past political differences with the NPP leadership. “You can’t go into a political alliance without a political skirmish,” he said, admitting to clashes with his current allies.

“There was a time we were on different sides, and today we are on the same side. That’s natural. But hate should not continue; that would be Kafir,” he said, referencing a religious term to stress the importance of reconciliation and unity.

By Adama Makasuba

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