The leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Mai Ahmed Fatty, has sharply condemned prominent lawyer and former United Democratic Party (UDP) flag bearer aspirant Borry S. Touray over comments he described as “vile, shameful and inciteful” toward President Adama Barrow.
Fatty made the remarks during a packed “Meet the People Tour” stop in Bundung, where he expressed disappointment in a man he said he once respected both personally and professionally.
“I am shocked that Borry Touray would sink so low into the gutters of dirty politics,” Fatty told supporters. He urged Gambians from all political backgrounds to reject such behaviour, saying it represents a deviation from national values.
The GMC leader noted that Gambians are brought up on a culture of respect, especially for elders and leaders. He invoked faith and family principles, saying respect for the presidency is not only a civic responsibility but a moral duty rooted in spiritual teachings.
Fatty accused Borry Touray of crossing a dangerous line by encouraging actions that could threaten national stability. Without naming specific comments, he warned that provoking violence against an elected leader is a direct attack on the unity of the nation.
“Chaos and those who promote it are condemned,” he said, adding that Islamic teachings reject individuals who attempt to stir unrest in society.
Fatty vowed that anyone who violates the law in the name of political agitation would be held accountable.
“Whoever breaks the law will face its full wrath. No mercy, no exception,” he said.
He cautioned activists he believes are testing the patience of the presidency, saying those who interpret President Barrow’s calm leadership style as weakness are “playing with a scorpion.”
The GMC boss stressed that the state will act swiftly against any threat to peace and constitutional order, and that Gambians must safeguard the values that hold the country together.
Fatty’s remarks add to escalating political tensions as the tour continues to draw strong statements from government officials and allies pushing back against critics of President Barrow’s administration.
