Power of National Assembly To Change The Final Draft Since the CRC handed over the Final Draft Constitution to Pres. Adama Barrow on March 30 many have held the view that the President is not barred from adding or subtracting anything from the document. Others contend that the National Assembly[Read More…]
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Alagi Yorro Jallow: Inspiring Good Deeds Weaken The Good Spirit Of Every Soul
In 1892 at Stanford University, an 18-year-old student was struggling to pay his fees. He was an orphan, and he came up with a bright idea, not knowing where to turn for money. He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to raise money for their[Read More…]
Njundu Drammeh: Is There Anything Like A ‘Plagiarized’ Constitution?
A chilling criticism against the 2020 Draft Constitution, which is gaining currency amongst our intellectuals, lawyers and social commentators, is that it is a ‘plagiarised’ from the 2010 Kenyan Constitution. While I claim no knowledge of constitutional writing or constitutional development, I disagree with the criticism, one I think is[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: National Discussion On The Final Draft Constitution
Part 1: Presidential Term Limit Indeed, Harona Drammeh and Paradise TV deserve immense commendation for the foresight and pioneering initiative in setting the agenda for the country. This is what the media should be doing to ensure that the eyes of Gambians are always set on the ball. I stand[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Stand UP Against Corruption. Corruption Kills
The time has come for citizens to become impatient and reject business as usual. We did not have a Government that would just continue to overtax us and takes huge loans and receive fat grants in our name only for us to continue to live in poverty and deprivation when[Read More…]
Njundu Drammeh: Dr Samateh, The Man Ploughing A Lonely Farrow
“To be honest, as this world goes, is to be one man picked out of ten thousand” Shakespeare Sadly, the worst enemy of this country is not just that politician as we all think; it’s that public servant or officer who has made corruption the very definition of his or[Read More…]
Njundu Drammeh: Diminished Executive Powers Are Bulwark Against Executive Tyranny
Are the three arms, in the presidential system of government, actually “co-equal” or they are supposed to have a symbiotic relationship, each with functions and powers distinct but interactive? It is “separation of powers” which rotates on the fulcrum of “checks and balances”. Guess the aim or intention is shackle[Read More…]
Alagi Saidy-Barrow: Dilemma Of A Minister
I sat in my office staring at the emptiness before me; a lonely battle between my conscience and impenitence raging within me. I serve at the mercy of the President. He can fire me any day he so pleases. Any sign of untamed disobedience from me and I will be[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: A Constitution Built On Political Impartiality Accomplish Popular Endorsement (Part 1)
It is fair to say the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has exhibited remarkable drafting skills to create a seminal People’s Centered Constitution that may transform The Gambia into a fully functioning democracy if adjudication and administration of law are not politicized. Will the new Constitution attain popular endorsement or[Read More…]
Alagie Saidy-Barrow: Making Of A President (Yaya Jammeh Writes To Alagie)
My Dear Alagie, I understand your people are clamoring for you to gazette the draft constitution as soon as possible and I’ve been informed that the noise is reaching fever pitch. Now that you have the spineless Cabinet on your side, the next step is the parliament. Go to parliament[Read More…]
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