Presidential Adviser Dou Sanno has launched a scathing attack on Foni Kansala National Assembly Member Alimami Gibba, accusing the lawmaker of putting personal political interests ahead of the development needs of his constituents.
Speaking to residents during a gathering in Balen village on Monday afternoon, Sanno said the alleged political manipulation of the people of Foni Kansala had gone on for too long and “can no longer continue.”
In a direct rebuke of the lawmaker, the presidential adviser urged Gibba to fear Allah, arguing that outward displays of religious devotion alone do not necessarily reflect genuine righteousness or integrity in public leadership.
“Growing a long beard and wearing white clothes do not determine that one fears Allah,” Sanno told the gathering.
Sanno reminded residents that they had elected Gibba to represent their interests in the National Assembly and serve as their voice in Parliament. However, he accused the lawmaker of enjoying the benefits and privileges attached to his office while his constituents continued to face a lack of basic infrastructure and essential services.
The presidential adviser cited the lawmaker’s access to a Toyota Prado vehicle, fuel allocations, per diems and a monthly salary reportedly exceeding D100,000, arguing that the benefits of public office should be matched by tangible service to the people.
Sanno further accused Gibba of refusing to cooperate with President Adama Barrow’s administration, alleging that the lawmaker’s opposition to the government had contributed to the failure of development projects to reach parts of Foni Kansala.
He specifically linked the absence of road and electricity expansion projects in Balen village to what he described as the NAM’s hostile stance toward the government.
Sanno also drew comparisons between Gibba and Foni Berefet NAM Amie Colley, whom he presented as an example of a lawmaker who had adopted a development-focused approach by working with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and President Barrow’s administration.
According to Sanno, Colley’s cooperation with the government helped facilitate the provision of electricity and other modern utilities to communities in Foni Berefet.
He urged residents of Foni Kansala to consider the potential benefits of cooperation with the government, suggesting that a more collaborative political approach could help unlock development projects for the constituency.
The remarks are likely to intensify the political debate in Foni and further deepen the public exchange between government supporters and opposition-aligned lawmakers over the relationship between political cooperation and access to development projects.
