Bakary Badjie, who serves as a National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang, recently broke from his APRC-No To Alliance group. He announced he wanted to run for president, which angered former president Jammeh, who kicked him out of the group immediately.
Badjie remains strong in his position. He told The Standard newspaper yesterday he feels fine about being removed.
"I already made up my mind to try for president whether they helped or not. Their decision to remove me works well," he said.
Badjie explained he never claimed to represent the group as their candidate. He did not expect their backing.
"I looked at what the country needs and how Gambian people suffer. I am not making anyone support me," he said.
Badjie disagrees with claims that he kept his group in the dark about his presidential plans.
"I told my local leadership committee about it. I planned everything carefully to avoid problems. Being kicked out by Jammeh changes nothing because I prepared well," Badjie said.
He believes his area understands the hardships Gambians face. They agree with his aim to help free the people.
"We know it will be hard, but everyone stands ready to face the challenge," he added.
Badjie remains strong in his position. He told The Standard newspaper yesterday he feels fine about being removed.
"I already made up my mind to try for president whether they helped or not. Their decision to remove me works well," he said.
Badjie explained he never claimed to represent the group as their candidate. He did not expect their backing.
"I looked at what the country needs and how Gambian people suffer. I am not making anyone support me," he said.
Badjie disagrees with claims that he kept his group in the dark about his presidential plans.
"I told my local leadership committee about it. I planned everything carefully to avoid problems. Being kicked out by Jammeh changes nothing because I prepared well," Badjie said.
He believes his area understands the hardships Gambians face. They agree with his aim to help free the people.
"We know it will be hard, but everyone stands ready to face the challenge," he added.
