It is over one year since inauguration the Barrow
led administration is yet to demonstrate any leadership or clear direction as
per campaign promises. This is believed
to be an oversight by the President and his advisers, due to a lack of
familiarity and understanding of the existing 1997 constitution.
The last time I checked the government under the
leadership of Adama Barrow have lost touch with the people of The Gambia and
have lost ability to maintain order, command and respect for the rule of
law. This is leading people to take the
law into their own hands.
The question one might be quick to ask shall be,
is that The Gambia Edwards Francis Small fought for? If Small were to arise
from the grave yard on see the killings, robbery, theft and rape happening in
The Gambia that he dreamt would one day be the heaven of peace. I am quite sure
that he will regret the sacrifices he made to see The Gambia where one day her
citizens will live without fear of being robbed rape and murdered.
Electricity is very vital in our daily lives,
the patients who are getting their treatment in various hospitals also face
many difficulties as per NAWEC’s inability to supply uninterrupted electricity
and water supply to the citizenry. The patients operations are not happening on
time as the electricity is moving on and off like a timing bomb. This increases
their diseases as the fans of the hospital are not moving which result to the
patients to feel great pain in their body.
Furthermore, The Gambia tourism industry has
successfully improved and developed but it is still facing some challenges
beyond imagination which have greatly affected the safaris tours within the country.
These challenges include; limited marketing due to insufficient funding as a
serious problem facing the tourism industry and it has retarded many people
internationally to know Gambia as a tourist destination hence affecting safari
to the smiling coast. The high competition from neighbouring countries like Senegal,
Mali and Guinea Bissau has affected Gambia’s tourism sector since it’s
considered a land locked country and most tourists go to the neighbouring for
leisure
Corruption in The Gambia is an obstacle that
restricts citizens on a daily basis in their enjoyment of human rights and
fundamental freedoms, contributing to the perpetuation of poverty and hindering
economic opportunity. The collective recognition of the challenges posed by rampant
corruption has led to political turmoil.
There is an urgent need for institutional
reforms that will focus on improving financial management and strengthening the
role of auditing agencies as such will make The Gambia a free zone of
corruption. Also strengthening citizen’s demand for anti-corruption and
empowering them to hold the government accountable as sustainable approach that
will helps to build mutual trust between citizens and government.
A Luta Continua!
Saidina Alieu Jarjou
Blogger/Political Activist
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