The secretary-general and leader of Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has asserted that elections are not tribal censuses, but overwhelmingly significant national and local exercises that define the country’s outlook. Speaking in an interview with JollofNews at his Pipeline office recently, Hon. Darboe pointed out[Read More…]
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Concerned Gambians Demand Accountability From Barrow Administration
The International Committee of Concern Gambians has urged President Adama Barrow to account for his government’s performance and investments since coming to power eight years ago. Speaking on West Coast Radio with Peter Gomez, Abdoulie Sanyang, a senior member of the group and former soldier, accused the administration of failing[Read More…]
Ex-Soldier Alleges Foiled Assassination Plot Against Barrow, Criticises President’s Record
A former member of the Gambia Armed Forces, Abdoulie Sanyang, has alleged that he helped prevent an assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Adama Barrow during the 2016 political campaign. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio, Sanyang, who also describes himself as a civilian detective for[Read More…]