The Gambia is a “sovereign republic” so says the constitution of the state. A nation state, according to Merriam Webster is “a form of political organization” inhabited by a “relatively homogenous people”. In essence, being subject to colonial exploitation, the nation state now called The Gambia, was carved out to create a political organization that… Continue reading The Gambia is not my tribe. It’s not your tribe either!
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When resentment wins
When President Adama Barrow received the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) report, he was visibly agitated at the notion that he was not likely to implement the recommendations made thereof. In reacting to that widely held notion, he touted himself as being more interested in the TRRC than anyone else because he set up… Continue reading When resentment wins
UDP’s footprints across Gambia’s legal and political landscape
With a petition challenging the outcome of the 2021 elections waiting to be heard at the Supreme Court of The Gambia generating all kinds of ridiculous notions, perhaps a reflection on the past is in order for those who want to take a look at the bigger picture of what is at stake. UDP leadership… Continue reading UDP’s footprints across Gambia’s legal and political landscape
The bigger picture
In its twenty five year history, each time the UDP gets abused or its rights violated, the party sought redress in the courts. In each of these instances, the courts' rulings exposed flaws and cracks in our supposed 'democratic' culture. In addition to that, the rulings did one of two thing; consolidate the rule of… Continue reading The bigger picture
Usurping a narrative?
History indeed could depend on who wrote it and what their goals are, but should it? There exists a class of citizens who view Hon. Darboe and the party he leads, the United Democratic Party (UDP) as a violent party; a cultist movement; and a sectarian party driven by nothing other than an entitlement to… Continue reading Usurping a narrative?
Crisis Averted?
ANM Ousainou Darboe The 'worry' within the supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) was not a question of whether Darboe was a criminal unfit for office as some on the other side want to believe. The 'worry' was about the consequences of disqualifying Darboe. We saw the jubilation after he was confirmed as nominated.… Continue reading Crisis Averted?
Usurped -Stealing A Country
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Solo Sandeng, the martyr
Solo Sandeng In 1995 in front of the American embassy, members and sympathizers of the PPP staged a demonstration against the actions of the military junta. They paid a heavy price for it. Open protest against any action of the Jammeh government would not be staged again, no matter how peaceful. That was until April… Continue reading Solo Sandeng, the martyr
What do we have to celebrate?
We can't even get the basics right. You'd think that by now, 56 years later, we would all agree on some basic foundational truths as to who we as as a people, but even that is a challenge we can't overcome. Everyone has his/her own versions of what it means to be independent or when… Continue reading What do we have to celebrate?
The relentless search for a culprit
America turned a new chapter on January 20th, 2021 with the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America. It is fair to say that the world watched as he took his oath of office and delivered his inaugural speech. For some of us, it was a day filled… Continue reading The relentless search for a culprit
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