An opposition leader in Gambia has said that the ‘surge’ in violent crime in the country has nothing to do with the expansive enjoyment of political freedom. Mai Ahmad Fatty of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) who previously served as minister of the Interior in President Barrow’s government said crime[Read More…]
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Gambia: Opposition MP Hit Back At Barrow’s Damp Squid Speech
An opposition member of parliament has described President Adama Barrow’s speech on the increasing crime rate in the country as a damp squid. Omar Ceesay, MP for Niamina East said many Gambians were looking forward to the president’s speech for reassurance, but his televised address did not have any convincing[Read More…]
President Barrow Addresses Gambians On Increasing Crime Rate
As a follow-up to my recent Koriteh message, I deem it urgent to address you, once again, on the upsurge of reported crimes in the country. It is obvious that my government has exercised much restraint since 2017 to allow Gambians and residents of The Gambia to enjoy their fundamental[Read More…]

