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Economic Law And Democracy- An Analogy
Lamin Komma, Former Director Of Lands
By Lamin Komma, Former Director of Lands
An economic law addresses the logistical requirements to make goods (and services) available. In a liberal economy, the…
Central Government Should Stop Undermining Local Governments
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian rights activist
The intention of the 1997 Constitution is to decentralize the governance system of the Gambia to ensure sustainable national development. Section 193(3) states that, “An Act…
No Legal and Moral Justification to Allocate Land to the President
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian rights activist
Instead of the NPP giving a baseless response to the allegation that the President has been allocated public land it should have been the Ministry of Regional Governments and…
Ministerial Town Hall: Mansa Kunda – About Open and Honest Government
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian rights activist
Under the ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ in the Constitution, Section 214 states that “The Government, with due regard to the principles of an open and democratic…
100 SUVs and the OIC Disaster- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By now, everyone has heard about the government’s decision tobuy 100 luxurious sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for the…
A Response To Hamat Bah- Demba Ali Jawo
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister of Information
By Demba Ali Jawo
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the Minister of Lands and Regional Governments, Hamat Bah accused me of going against a cabinet…
Today is the Day of Infamy. Abolish Sedition!
Ebrima Dibba of UDP and IGP Seedy Touray
By Madi Jobarteh
Today, eight years after the end of tyranny a citizen, Ebrima Dibba has been charged with sedition by the Gambia Government because the IGP claims…
Political Leaders Must Protect Peace And The Rule Of Law
By Madi Jobarteh
I have watched the UDP press conference held on Monday June 3rd in which party leader Ousainou Darboe said his party will not trigger violence, but they will respond with violence…
Why Should the Government Charge a Citizen with Sedition?
Ebrima Dibba UDP Executive and Seedy Touray Inspector General of Police
By Madi Jobarteh
Once again, the Gambia Government has expressed its dictatorial tendencies when the Inspector General of Police…
President Barrow Stirs Political Insults
Zakaria Kemo Konteh Gambian residing in the United States
By: Zakaria Kemo Konteh- USA
Our religious and cultural values place higher premiums on reverence for elderly and leaders of our…