It is highly concerning that the Minister of Interior Ebrima Mballow would equate protesters with ‘troublemakers’ and to go further to say that the police will use the water canon truck to pour hot water on them. This is indeed one of the most undemocratic and violent statements that should[Read More…]
Year: 2019
Banjul Letter With Njundu Drammeh: To Rest On The Oars Of Freedom Or Not, That Is Now the Question
“For freedom, we know, is a thing we have to conquer for ourselves, every day, like love; and we are always losing freedom, just as we are always losing love, because, after each victory, we think we can now settle down and enjoy it without further struggle…. The battle of[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: How Much Has Changed Since Adama Barrow Came To Power?
When President Barrow assumed office in January 19, 2017, most Gambians looked up to him as the miracle man, the Moses, comparing to Queen Esther, the Messiah and the saviour who would help to straighten the Gambia, and who with the force of his integrity and those of his Coalition[Read More…]