If the President was indeed committed to the freedom of the media why would the IGP to arrest these journalists in the first place, and at the same time ask his lawyers to sue them – for the same so-called crime? What exact crime have these journalists committed? Which law[Read More…]
Author: Madi Jobarteh
Ismaila Ceesay: Perpetuating Parental Insult & Self-Perpetuating Rule
Every Gambian has a right to advocate for or against the president seeking a third term. That’s a constitutional right under Section 26 as a guaranteed political right and duty. Hence it is disrespectful and scandalous for Minister Ismaila Ceesay to involve the parents of opponents of Barrow. The parents[Read More…]
The ‘No To Tangara Campaign’ Cheers Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey As Commonwealth Secretary General
The ‘No To Tangara Campaign’ congratulates the newly elected Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Ayorkor Botcheway, and commends the CHOGM for listening to the voices of Commonwealth citizens in The Gambia and other member countries in our objection to Mamadou Tangara, The Gambia Foreign Minister’s bid for the position. In our[Read More…]