Transport, Works, and Infrastructure Minister Ebrima Sillah has issued a strong rebuke of recent comments by Lawyer Borry S. Touray of the United Democratic Party, describing them as dangerous and disrespectful to the presidency.
Speaking at Bundung during the Meet the People Tour, Sillah accused Touray of crossing ethical lines and threatening national peace with remarks he believes undermine President Adama Barrow. He urged legal authorities and security institutions to take the matter seriously.
According to Sillah, Touray’s political history casts doubt on his credibility. He reminded supporters that Touray once declined the UDP’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2016 elections because, he claimed, Touray feared going up against former President Yahya Jammeh. Sillah contrasted that with his own experience, saying he confronted Jammeh’s administration for more than two decades and endured multiple arrests.
“We are ready and prepared to defend this country and uphold the rule of law,” Sillah said, warning that the government will not tolerate any actions or rhetoric that threaten stability. He called on the Gambia Bar Association, Ministry of Interior, and other professional bodies to review Touray’s comments in light of what he described as ethical obligations for those in the legal profession.
Sillah also urged the Office of the Inspector General of Police to be alert to any threats against the President or the peace of the country. His remarks drew applause from supporters at the event, with other government officials echoing concerns about what they see as inflammatory political rhetoric.
The issue has since swept through conversations in Bundung and beyond, sparking heated debate on political responsibility, free speech, and the boundaries of criticism in a tense pre-election climate.
