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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 43948, member: 636"]
Political commentator Alagie Saidy-Barrow criticized the United Democratic Party and asked tough questions about member motivations. He wants UDP supporters to think about whether they really care about helping the country or just want personal benefits. Saidy-Barrow compared UDP members to people who only chase money and power. He said Gambian politics focuses more on famous people than actual ideas. The commentator believes most political parties have the same problems with fighting among leaders.

UDP faces competition between rising leaders like Talib Bensouda and Yankuba Darboe. Saidy-Barrow said the party must prove it can handle internal fights before asking people to trust them with national problems. He thinks party members should support candidates based on good policies rather than what they might gain personally. The commentator wants politicians to serve others instead of feeling entitled to positions. Past political parties like PPP, APRC, NPP and PDOIS all had similar leadership disputes.

Saidy-Barrow challenged UDP to show how it will build unity without buying loyalty from members. He believes the party needs better leadership and honest communication with supporters. The commentator warned that people are watching how UDP handles current tensions. He thinks political parties should focus on helping citizens rather than fighting each other. Saidy-Barrow wants Gambian politics to become more about serving the public good.
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