Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, leader of the Citizens Alliance and Minister of Information, has urged his party’s supporters to stand firm and rally behind President Adama Barrow in the upcoming 2026 presidential election.
Speaking at the Citizens Alliance congress in Soma on Saturday, Dr. Ceesay explained that his decision to align with President Barrow was motivated by a commitment to national development. He emphasized that supporting the president’s leadership is crucial for advancing the country’s progress. “I have no regrets about forming an alliance with President Barrow,” he said.
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Responding to critics who claim he has surrendered his party to the National People’s Party, Dr. Ceesay dismissed the accusations, pointing to the large turnout at the congress as evidence of the party’s vitality. “If the party was sold out or dead, we would not have seen this kind of crowd today. Critics can say what they want — we remain focused on our mission,” he stated.