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Mama Kandeh labels electricity protest as ‘planned sabotage’

GambiaSep 10, 2026, 11:53 AM
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PUBLISHEDSep 10, 2026, 11:53 AM
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“Based on my imagination, this message will reach President Adama Barrow, and I believe he must take action because I believe this is sabotage,” Kandeh said. He questioned how demonstrators managed to obtain candles after midnight, arguing that their possession pointed to prior preparation. “Those who went out to protest came out after 12 a. m. , and all of them had candles. Shops were already closed at that time.

Then where did they get those candles? In my mind, the candles were bought earlier and the protest was planned,” he claimed. Kandeh further stressed that the ongoing electricity disruptions should not be politicised, noting that the challenges affect households across the country, including the President’s residence. “Since we are about to head to elections, I am not in support of disruption of electricity supply. My…

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