Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a dramatic escalation of internal party conflict, Brima Dibba has launched a scathing attack on Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, accusing her of being a disruptive force within the United Democratic Party (UDP). The accusations came via a fiery audio message where Dibba claimed that Lowe consistently incites division among party members every six months.
Dibba’s outburst included a notable critique of Lowe’s recent comments involving Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda. “What she did is unacceptable to the point of mentioning Talib Bensouda’s name,” Dibba stated emphatically. He expressed frustration that Mayor Lowe frequently speaks out of turn outside the UDP executive platform, and that no one challenges her when she makes provocative statements.
The tension within the UDP has been palpable, with Dibba urging party members to advise Lowe to amend her behavior. “What you perceive as weakness in others, others perceive as weakness in you,” Dibba warned, highlighting the growing discontent over Lowe’s perceived disregard for party unity and executive meetings.
The discord stems from Rohey Malick Lowe’s recent remarks on the “For The People By The People” show, where she criticized Talib Bensouda’s ability to lead the UDP. Lowe argued that Bensouda lacks the strategic prowess to assert his influence within the party, suggesting that some are erroneously positioning him as the sole contender capable of challenging President Adama Barrow.
The hosts’ comments drew a sharp rebuttal from Banjul Mayor, who questioned the credibility of claims that Bensouda is the UDP’s only viable opponent to Barrow. She challenged the party to consider other potential candidates arguing that the party should not limit its options based on individual biases.
As the rift within the UDP widens, the party faces an increasingly complex challenge in addressing internal divisions while preparing for future political contests. The sharp exchanges between key figures underscore the internal bickering paving the way to strategic leadership positioning as the UDP navigates its internal and external political landscape.
