By Abdoulie John A group of countries succeeded Wednesday in putting the spotlight on systematic racism and police brutality in the United States as a debate on the issue was held at United Nations. But they are still struggling to secure the needed support that would be translated into a […]
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Interim Management for Sir Dawda K. Jawara International Conference Center Inaugurated
News Release Interim Management for Sir Dawda K. Jawara International Conference Center Inaugurated Petroleum House, Brusubi, 17th June 2020 – Oicgambia Secretariat and the Ministry of Transport and Works on Wednesday inaugurated an interim body charged with temporary managing and operating the newly commissioned Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference […]
CRC Draft Constitution No Better Than 1997 Constitution for Democracy
The Gambia CRC Draft Constitution No Better Than 1997 Constitution for Democracy We fought tyranny perpetrated by Yahya AJJ Jammeh and his enablers for 22 years with our bloods, tears, sweats and fortunes. The fruit of that effort is Barrow Administration. Our primary goal was (and remained) ‘to make Gambia […]
Gambia Gov’t Refutes Purported Coup Plot
In the wake of malicious and subversive audio messages circulating on Social Media warning The Gambia Government of a looming coup plot allegedly being hatched by some private citizens, senior government and military officials, the public is hereby informed that these are outrageous and baseless allegations. In total, all these […]
An Uncomfortable Conversation
By Ebrima Conteh It is important for people to understand and frame the current unrest in the United States as a struggle by moral people. This long historic struggle for justice for the descendants of people who endured slavery for 250 years, who then endured 100 years of legal apartheid […]
CRC Process – Bad, Undemocratic and Unconstitutional
Problem 1 – unconstitutional Dr. Barrow’s aides cobbled together a bill. Send that bill to the National Assembly. The National Assembly vote yes on the bill. The bill is sent back to Dr. Barrow and he signed it in to law. Dr. Barrow sets up CRC to discard the 1997 […]
5th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law
The Draft Constitution, Retroactivity, and the Rule of Law At the Paradise TV televised national discussion, and in its aftermath, the issue of the commencement of the Presidential term has dominated the public conversation headlines. By section 100 (2) (c) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The […]
How Dr. Samateh Betrayed Normalcy
The normal order has been consistent for decades until when the chief servant appointed a betrayer in Dr. Samateh. The novice, inexperience newcomer, went into the parliament and eschewed the norms of the cabinet. He confidently rejected a life-changing system which is not brought by him. This rare bravery and […]
4th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law
4th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law Some Observations on the Draft Constitution on this Paradise TV Conversation Day As we enter the Paradise TV day on the Draft Constitution (the Draft), further observations on the document are in order. From non-constitutional material packed into the Draft, to […]
The National Assembly and National Destiny
If anyone understands the nature of a Democratic Republic one will not be in any doubt to realize that the destiny of the Republic lies primarily in the hands of the National Assembly. This is why the Constitution provides all the necessary powers and tools to the National Assembly in […]
Defend the Draft Constitution. No Gambian Should Serve for More 10 Years as President
It is indeed quite concerning that the Cabinet has expressed objection to the draft constitution on the issue of presidential term limit that it discriminates and targets Pres. Adama Barrow. That statement by the Cabinet is utterly false, irresponsible and a threat to peace. The Gambia does not belong to […]
Elite Capture of State Power in the Gambia
There is no doubt that the incidence of a few powerful people, aka the ‘Elite’ have hijacked the Gambian State to serve their own selfishness at the expense of the masses of the people. Known as ‘Elite Capture’, this practice, existing since the beginning of Independence, has now been perfected […]