Fatoumatta Touma Njai, National Assembly Member for Banjul South, has ridiculed two political figures, accusing them of leading hollow political movements and playing no meaningful role in national affairs.

She took aim at Mai Ahmed Fatty and Henry Gomez, leaders of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) and the Gambia Party for Democracy and Progress (GPDP), respectively, questioning both their political relevance and the existence of any real support base.

“I don’t even know the name of Mai Fatty’s party, it feels like a one-man operation,” Njai said in candid remarks. “As for Henry Gomez, I know him only as a presidential adviser. I’ve never encountered a single person who claims to be a member of his party.”

She described their political outfits as “virtually invisible”, with no active membership or meaningful engagement in the national discourse.

“These so-called party leaders are just that, so-called,” she continued. “You never see their members take responsibility or speak on national issues. Their silence is not just telling; it’s laughable.”

Ms Njai also questioned the broader political culture in The Gambia, describing it as a space increasingly dominated by opportunism rather than public service.

“What we have in The Gambia is not politics, but ‘politricks’,” she said. “Many are not in it to develop the country, they’re in it for themselves. What we’re witnessing is a job-seeking season where people speak only to be noticed and appointed.”

Neither Mr Fatty nor Mr Gomez has responded to the criticism.

By Adama Makasuba