Gambiaj.com – (JULANGEL, The Gambia) – In a significant development in the Upper River Region (URR), President Adama Barrow’s home area, Ebrima Baldeh, the National People’s Party (NPP) Chairman for Julangel Ward, has officially resigned from the party. The resignation comes as a surprise given that Baldeh and President Barrow hail from the same area.

Baldeh stated that despite their shared roots, he decided to step down because he believes the president is not acting in the best interests of the people. He expressed disappointment with President Barrow’s leadership, asserting that the president has failed to deliver on his promises to the people of URR. According to Baldeh, his decision to resign was difficult but necessary to stand up for the welfare and concerns of his constituents.

The resignation letter, addressed to Buba Drammeh, the NPP Regional Chairman for URR, outlines Baldeh’s reasons for leaving the party. “This decision has not been easy, as I have valued the principles and goals of the party throughout my membership. However, after much reflection, I have decided to pursue a different path that better aligns with my current views and aspirations,” Baldeh wrote.

Baldeh’s departure has sent shockwaves through the NPP in URR, raising concerns about growing dissatisfaction within the party. In his resignation letter, he highlighted a deeper issue, stating, “The NPP is not working towards the interest of the Gambian people. My main reason for defecting to the GDC, despite coming from the same village as the president and having served as his chairman for Julangel Ward, is that I believe the president is not serving the interests of his people and The Gambia at large.”

As the NPP faces internal challenges and attempts to address this discontent, questions arise about the potential ripple effect on the party’s stability in the URR and other regions. Baldeh expressed his gratitude to the people and the NPP executive for their support during his tenure, saying, “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the support and confidence I experienced during my time with the NPP. I wish the party all the best in its future endeavors for the betterment of our community and nation.”

The impact of Baldeh’s resignation remains to be seen, but it clearly signals mounting tension within the party as it navigates a critical period in its political journey.