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| Ousman Jaata alias Rambo defects |
“If you cannot beat the system, then join the system to do your contribution,” UDP’s national youth president, Ousman Jaata, alias Rambo declared Monday.
Rambo who is yet to explain the reason/s for his defection was speaking during the 4th anniversary of president Jammeh’s break through programme held at the July 22nd Square in Banjul.
He is the only opposition councilor in The Gambia’s second most populous region Kanifing Municipal Council and the only elected-opposition candidate in the whole of Greater Banjul Area.
“Not a surprise”
Although, UDP is yet to make a statement, its spokesperson Shyngle Nyassi said he was not surprise because Rambo has been behaving strangely towards the party recently, an insider told The Daily News.
According to our insider, Rambo declined to join the party executive members who are touring the country on their outreach programme.
Kasa says it’s a shock
His elder brother, Dudu Kasa Jaata, who groomed him into politics, said Rambo’s defection has caused a wakeful night in Bakau.
“None of our family members are aware of Rambo’s defection. And I don’t know why he moved to ARPC. He (Rambo) can better explain that,” Kasa told The Daily News yesterday.
He described Rambo’s defection as a big blow, betrayal, disappointment and shock to the entire Jaata Kunda family of Bakau, electorate, the party and the nation.
“He [Rambo] never disclosed it to anyone. It was a shock” he said.
“None of our family members are aware of Rambo’s defection. And I don’t know why he moved to ARPC. He (Rambo) can better explain that,” Kasa told The Daily News yesterday.
He described Rambo’s defection as a big blow, betrayal, disappointment and shock to the entire Jaata Kunda family of Bakau, electorate, the party and the nation.
“He [Rambo] never disclosed it to anyone. It was a shock” he said.
‘But Bakau remains UDP’
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| Dudu Kasa Jaata says Bakau remains loyal to UDP |
“I am the campaign manager for UDP in Bakau. I know politics. I discipline and destroy,” Kasa said, noting that he and the Jaata Kunda family are still loyal to UDP.
“University of politics is in Bakau. We discussed a lot after the news of Rambo’s defection,” Kasa said. “There are lots of other people like Rambo in Bakau. Before him there were others. So, Bakau is like that. Whoever they support they die for him. And anyone they point at will win.”
A big catch for APRC
Rambo’s defection is one of series of defection being reported for the past few months.
Another strong youth activist for UDP, Kongira, also switched allegiance to the ruling party.
This follows several others reported by pro-government Daily Observer newspaper during Jammeh’s nationwide tour last year.
And an unnamed observer said Rambo’s defection is a big-catch for the ruling party.
Meanwhile, The Gambia’s political temperature is steadily rising as presidential election is due later this year.
“University of politics is in Bakau. We discussed a lot after the news of Rambo’s defection,” Kasa said. “There are lots of other people like Rambo in Bakau. Before him there were others. So, Bakau is like that. Whoever they support they die for him. And anyone they point at will win.”
A big catch for APRC
Rambo’s defection is one of series of defection being reported for the past few months.
Another strong youth activist for UDP, Kongira, also switched allegiance to the ruling party.
This follows several others reported by pro-government Daily Observer newspaper during Jammeh’s nationwide tour last year.
And an unnamed observer said Rambo’s defection is a big-catch for the ruling party.
Meanwhile, The Gambia’s political temperature is steadily rising as presidential election is due later this year.
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