The Gambia government has officially responded to the CepRass National Opinion Poll, emphasizing that while opinion surveys are an important tool for gauging public perception, they measure sentiment at a single point in time and do not provide a full assessment of government performance.
Government officials noted that key areas such as infrastructure development, energy, healthcare, education, and national stability were not included in the survey.
They urged that the findings be interpreted within the scope of the poll rather than as a total judgment on governance.
On the fight against corruption, the statement acknowledged that 66% of respondents rated government efforts poorly.
The Barrow government highlighted the establishment of a dedicated Anti-Corruption Agency and ongoing measures to strengthen accountability, legal oversight, and due process. Officials emphasised that combating corruption is a legal and institutional process, not a political slogan.
Opinion polls are useful, but they’re not the same as a full performance audit. The best outcome is transparency: publish the underlying data, methodology, and a clear response plan to the concerns raised.