Victims of former president Yahya Jammeh has reacted angrily to a petition by the APRC party calling for the government to reject the TRRC report. 

Sheriff Kijera, chairperson of the Victims Centre, said the former ruling APRC is attempting to undermine the TRRC report and efforts “to heal the wounds” of the Jammeh dictatorship.

Kiera said: “APRC will do anything to be in the public spotlight. This is a ploy to mislead their supporters just to stay relevant and to give false narrative to Yahya Jammeh sympathisers that the APRC leadership is doing something regarding Jammeh’s fate.

“It is rather unfortunate that unpatriotic people who claim to be mature are acting irresponsibly in such sensitive matters of national interest. 

He added:“I think it is time to ban the APRC once and for all. This party doesn’t deserve the right to exist as a political party in this country. It is a terror organisation.”

Kijera said Gambians should be wary of the dangers APRC and NPP alliance will pose to the country’s peace and stability.

“President Barrow should be very aware of the dangers associated with working with APRC and the possible return of Jammeh in this country. 

“It will be a big blow to the entire transition process. I advise him not to sacrifice the interest of this country for his political gains.”