(JollofNews) – I wrote an article not long ago in which I defined the “rule of law.” That definition was how law is defined is a courtroom. Here is one observation on how law is defined outside the courtroom. The Angelic doctor’s definition of Law is the most philosophical definition[Read More…]
Opinion
My Difference With Ousainou Darboe On The VP Issue
(JollofNews) – The Foreign Minister Ousainou Darboe said in an interview on the Mengbe-Kering program with Pa Modou Bojang that there is no time stated in the constitution as to when the president should appoint a vice president. He said anyone who has seen the constitutional provision, which states the[Read More…]
Torchlight With Michael Scales: Gambia Has A Bright Future
(JollofNews) – According to the French press, President Adama Barrow has put a figure on the amount as being 4 billion Dalasis (about 80 million Euros) that Yahya Jammeh took from the Gambian coffers This is around the same amount that Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and Moamar Gaddafi of Libya[Read More…]
The Stupidity Of Gambians!
(JollofNews) – Yes, without any apology and certainly with no exceptions, Gambians are acting stupid by fomenting among themselves the cancerous idea of tribalism in our politics. Because I am utterly annoyed and disappointed at what I hear from Gambians including our political leaders, it is clear to me that[Read More…]
Gambia: Is President Barrow A Man of His Word?
(JollofNews)– Failure by President Adama Barrow’s administration to respect the sanctity of contract and follow due process will send out a wrong message to foreign investors that The Gambia remains a highly risky investment destination. A government that is seen or perceived as not able to honour its contractual obligations[Read More…]
Stop The Campaign Against Amnesty International In Nigeria
(JollofNews) -Today, over fifty persons protested in front of the office of the Amnesty International in Abuja, Nigeria. Sources at the office said that the protesters were shouting “Amnesty International We no go gree.” A few of them were holding placards and big banners with inscriptions that say: “No to[Read More…]
Gambia: President Adama Barrow Must Address The Nation
(JollofNews)- It is two months now since Adama Barrow was sworn in as our Chief Servant. He has almost constituted his entire Cabinet with the exception of the key position of Vice President. He is filling various positions in state enterprises and parastatals. Actions have also been taken to address[Read More…]
London Letter With Dida Halake: Freedom Newspaper And “Pen Names” Sources
(JollofNews)- As someone who believes in the “watchman” role of the media in any society, I have to say that the ex-Senegambia Hotel MD’s objection to the use of “pen names” by Pa Mbai’s sources is off the mark. Anonymous “sources” are used by all long-established media, including the BBC, CNN,[Read More…]
Gambia: The Fallacy Of Majority Party Status Results in Tyranny Of The Majority!
(JollofNews) – During the dictator’s time in office, one of the narratives of UDP was that it was the major opposition party and hence the “smaller” opposition parties should dance to its tunes. The head of the new coalition government is a UDP member, who ran as an independent candidate,[Read More…]
Gambia’s Coalition Government Is Acting And Talking Smart Politics
(JollofNews) – Over the past weeks and months the Coalition has managed to articulate non-partisan messages in order to appear as a unified unit in public. But it has become increasing apparent the mimicry unity could not hold parties’ combatants together to strategically contest the forthcoming parliamentary election. The combatants[Read More…]
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