Ceesay Explains Why He Decided To Run For Chairmanship

The Nationals People’s Party candidate for Brikama Area Council Seedy Ceesay, on Tuesday explained why he decided to run for chairmanship and why he left his business and journalism work to join politics. 

 “My answer is this: if you think that the way we do politics is wrong, surely, the way to deal with it is to change it, not to abandon it, because we cannot do without politics. It is simply our process of collective decision-making. So the question becomes, how can we change it? Instead of standing on the outside, pointing fingers and shouting to the rooftops the inadequacies of those in public office, I decided to go into the oven, so to speak, never mind the heat, because that’s where the cooking is done. That’s one way of bringing about the change we want. If good and conscientious people do not go into politics, then the unsuitable variety would, and the dream of Independence would be in perpetual postponement. I therefore appeal to your best hopes, not your fears or doubts about politics.” He clarifies

Ceesay made these remarks during his endorsement by the Gambia Amputee Association.

The NPP candidate reassures the Gambia Amputee Association and said that he cannot thank them enough for the honour and privilege of their endorsement.

“I shall vindicate the confidence you have in me with a performance in office that you will be proud of. I decided to throw my hat in the ring to become the next Chairman of Brikama Area Council, because I wish to join those in public office who want to drive the rhetoric of new Gambia to its reality, its fulfillment.” He said

He further emphasized that the  government  has set them on the right track to mainstreaming the interests of disadvantaged groups and that after almost a decade of tireless advocacy for the passing of the Persons with Disabilities Bill, which many rights advocates had regarded as a key step towards greater inclusion in our society,