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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27726, member: 2262"] The opposition UDP attacked ruling NPP lawmakers for cutting out Clause 14 from a key elections bill. They claim the NPP tries to silence overseas Gambians who want voting rights. The NPP fired back that their decision came from reading the national constitution carefully. They pointed out that Section 39 connects voter sign-ups with actual physical districts inside the country. NPP tossed the blame right back at UDP leaders. They reminded everyone UDP held majority power between 2018 and 2022 yet never pushed for diaspora voting during those years. NPP folks believe UDP suddenly cares about overseas voters just because they lost seats. UDP members reject these excuses as false and misleading arguments against fair democracy. UDP reminded citizens about broken promises. They pointed out that President Barrow pledged a fresh constitution back in 2016. When draft voting happened, every UDP lawmaker supported the new document. Meanwhile, almost all NPP representatives voted against it despite backing Barrow before. UDP believes the NPP fears votes from Gambians living abroad since most dislike current government policies. The opposition party thinks the NPP makes fake excuses about legal problems and technical difficulties. These talking points hide their real fears about losing power if overseas citizens gain voting rights. UDP demands immediate action from NPP to restore Clause 14 into the elections bill. They insist every Gambian deserves equal chances to participate in elections regardless of where they live around the world. [/QUOTE]

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