Alhamdulillah, that nominations have gone smoothly as they are now over. The road to the State House to fix The Gambia is not going to be a walk in the park. Barrow is boxed, sealed, and insulated far from the truth and I don’t see the wisdom behind it. He[Read More…]
Opinion
Pa Louis Thomasi: The IEC’s Public Scrutiny Procedure Is Deeply Flawed
“The only thing that we learn from experience is that we learn nothing from experience”. Too often we erroneously and deliberately call our mistakes, “experience” and then thickly clothe ourselves with the toga of arrogance and intolerance to dispel every suggestion and contribution from our critiques. We must accept the[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Demand Clean And Accountable Politics
There is this dishonest notion that in politics there are no permanent friends but permanent interests. Nothing can be more ignorant, dishonest and criminal than this idea. This obnoxious idea actually emanates from that Western hegemonic ideas of the Cold War era when the US and European governments would overthrow[Read More…]
Samsudeen Sarr: Barrow Will Welcome Any Disqualified Candidate
Now that the die is cast with only 6 presidential candidates endorsed by the IEC, Gambians can now be rest assured that President Adama Barrow will have a second term on December 4th 2021. Skeptics were concerned about the possible disqualification of Lawyer Ousainou Darbo and its political and security[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: GDC Must Be Aware Of Its Responsibilities
Following its nomination today, GDC went ahead to hold a rally at Buffer Zone in Talinding where they gave the Tinpot Dictator Yaya Jammeh the platform to address the gathering. In his address, Yaya Jammeh spared no effort but to spew once again dangerous tribal remarks intended to generate hatred[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: The Inspiring Life Of Ousainou Darboe
The story of Lawyer Darboe is an inspiring and a powerful story of patriotism, courage and service! It’s a demonstration of a life dedicated to principles, characterized by sacrifice and selflessness. The story epitomizes the highest quality of leadership and deep commitment to humanity. Watching the documentary reminds me of[Read More…]
Letter To The Chairman Of Gambia’s Electoral Commission
Dear Commissioner Alieu Momar Njie, The IEC must ensure that the laws and regulations guiding the existence of political parties are respected. We wish to bring to your attention the issue of the political parties that have not fully met the criteria to continue to exist, being allowed to engage[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Hamat Bah’s Misguided Views About Media And Civil Society
As we get closer to voting day, Gambians will face lot of shenanigans who will release lot of disinformation intended to spread confusion and silence others in order to perpetuate selfish interests. This is what the Minister of Tourism Hamat NK Bah has started today on West Coast Radio’s Coffee[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Adama Barrow And Yaya Jammeh, Twin Betrayers Of The Gambia
If Yahya Jammeh lacks any iota of self esteem that he cannot realise and accept that he is a disgraced tinpot dictator in the eyes of the world, at least Adama Barrow should have realized that he has a duty to salvage and protect The Gambia from conflict, disgrace and[Read More…]
Barrow, Jammeh’s Political Adresses Threaten National Security, Ban The Dictator
What the political fugitive Yahya Jammeh is doing to President Barrow and Gambians is unprecedented. Yahya Jammeh still seems to be in complete denial that he was ruthlessly voted out of power by a determined citizenry in 2016. To this date, this tinpot cannot reconcile with this reality and he[Read More…]
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