Minority leader and member for Brikama North, together with his party members, yesterday boycotted discussions over 'Former President's Bill' in parliament.
Hon. Alagie Darboe of the United Democratic Party , and his party members in parliament, disagreed with other members in parliament over the passing of the bill, saying"We are not in support of the bill for the former presidents to be given allowances, cares and other privileges, while we have citizens who are suffering day by day.
Hon. Suwaibu Touray, member for Wuli East, from the opposition PDOIS, said they decided to move out of the Assembly chamber because they were opposed to the bill as"first of all, it is not a bill that deserves a certificate of urgency". Hon. Member for Serekunda West, Madi Ceesay, also dilated on the same issue, saying:"We are not in support of the bill; the expenditure is too much to be given to an individual and their family members.