By: Alieu Famara Sagnia
It is on record in the records that on Friday November 25, 2016 The Point newspaper published “Adama Barrow Address To The Nation”.
In which the Coalition Flag-bearer Adama Barrow said his “candidature is a symbol of national unity; that he intended to “work with the Coalition partners to unify a divided nation.”
In the speech, Barrow also announced that “…I agreed to resign from my party and stand as a transitional president…”
He also promised to “…work to build a new country that would guarantee freedom and prosperity to all…”
Candidate Adama Barrow, in that “address to the nation,” declared that “…There is a need for change in order to promote and consolidate Democracy, Rule of Law, Good Governance and respect for the Human Rights of our people…”
He continued: “…This could only come by putting an end to impunity and self-perpetuating rule characterized by one round of voting, absence of a two-term limit…”
Barrow went on: “…When the state fails to be a protector of its Citizens, the Citizens reserve the right to change the Executive and put into office an Executive that is true to its Oath of Office…”
Adama Barrow added: “…I will be true to my Oath of Office if elected President. I will put a Coalition Government of National Unity in place to last for three (3) years that would respect, uphold, and defend the constitution…”
Again, according to Barrow, “…Under our transitional Government, the disciplined forces will display professionalism and remain loyal to the Republic and the Citizenry, rather than any ruling party.
“The Civil Service would be independent, and appointments to public office would be based on merit.
“Courts will be impartial and independent. I will not interfere with the Judiciary or the National Assembly.
“The Media will be free to disseminate divergent views and dissenting opinions.
“Civil society will be free to hold the Government accountable to the Public.
“There will be accountability and transparency in managing the affairs of the country…”
Barrow, in his concluding remarks, said:
“…I wish to assure you that in three years, the Coalition Government will build a solid foundation to enable any subsequent government to have a new start…”
