By Omar Bah
A faction of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) led by Kebba Jallow on Wednesday threw its weight behind President Adama Barrow and the National People’s Party (NPP) ahead of the December presidential poll.
Speaking to The Standard yesterday, Kebba Jallow confirmed the alignment, framing it as a pragmatic decision rooted in national interest and political stability. “The choice before Gambians is clear. We cannot afford a return to the politics of past divisions. President Barrow has demonstrated commitment to peace, infrastructural delivery and inclusive governance. For that reason, our faction will support his candidature and mobilise our networks behind the NPP,” he said.
He said the endorsement will allow Barrow to present himself as the consensus candidate for continuity and stability which he said is central to incumbency campaigns.
“I stand with the NPP and President Barrow because unity and steady leadership are what our people need now. This is not about personalities; it’s a commitment to institutions, progress, and a future that works for every Gambian. When the nation calls for stability, principle requires we answer…today I throw my weight behind a leadership that delivers.”
Jallow added that politics is a tool for change, waxing: “I back the NPP and Barrow because their plans to strengthen agriculture, jobs, and local governance are the right road forward. Promises mean little without implementation. I support the leadership most capable of turning plans into schools, clinics, and markets. I join this effort not out of convenience but conviction: the policies on the table offer measurable gains for Gambian families.”