Part I The 2026 elections are shaping up to be the most contentious and most vulgar if the reactions from within the National People's Party (NPP) following the shellacking of the party at the hands of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the just concluded local government elections is anything to go by. From the… Continue reading Political violence is never spontaneous, it builds up over time and Gambians should be concerned for 2026
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Leadership sets the tone
If you take a close look at our makeup as a society, power is entirely concentrated in the executive, and the executive is headed by one man, ergo, one man rule. Our self-proclaimed democracy is a sham, regular elections, not even fair or free elections is the only yardstick we care about. With the defeat… Continue reading Leadership sets the tone
What are you fighting for!
When you have a deep seated conviction, you don't get swayed. You recognize that what you suffer for is bigger than yourself. Others may not recognize that because it is in conflict with their interests so they will stand in your way. Not physically, but they will talk down at you, they will ridicule you,… Continue reading What are you fighting for!
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