ESsa Mbye Faal, APP- Sobeyaa Party Leader
The APP Sobeyaa condemns Mr Luis Boutanos’s outrageous arrest on February 17, 2025, for merely exercising his democratic right to free speech. His only “crime” was speaking out against the failures of the Barrow Government, which has increasingly shown its intolerance for dissenting voices.
This blatant act of repression is a direct assault on democracy, designed to silence critics and intimidate citizens who dare to hold their leaders accountable. It is unacceptable, unconstitutional, and a disgrace to the principles of freedom and justice that The Gambia stands for.
Changes to the Headline: APP Sobeyaa condemns the violations of the Constitutional Rights of Mr Luis Boutanos!
We urge the authorities to fully adhere to the law and respect Mr Boutanos’s rights. The APP Sobeyaa Party will not stand by and watch while this government tramples on the rights of the Gambian People. Every Gambian has the right to voice their concerns without fear of arrest, intimidation, or persecution.
We call on all Gambians, civil society organisations, and the international community to take note of this dangerous trend of political suppression. The Barrow Government must stop weaponising state institutions to crush dissent. We demand respect for democracy, free speech, and the fundamental freedoms enshrined in our constitution.
The Gambia belongs to the Gambian people, not to a fearful government trying to silence them.
APP Sobeyaa – Standing for Democracy, Justice, and the Rights of Every Gambian.
Ousainou Bobb
The Office of the Spokesperson
APP-Sobeyaa