By Madi Jobarteh
On September 15, 2023, the security high command under the leadership of former IGP Abdoulie Sanyang held a high-profile press conference at police headquarters regarding the killing of the PIU officers. During the briefing, they presented elaborate details – correspondence, movements, coordinates, and timelines – which they claimed implicated Ousainou Bojang.
Prior to that, Government Spokesman Ebrima Sankareh appeared on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez to make outlandish claims, labeling Ousainou Bojang a terrorist and a Casamance rebel, among other misrepresentations of an innocent man.
Based on these claims, Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie were subjected to torture and arbitrary detention for over two years. After falsely accusing them, the state took them to court, piling on baseless charges with false and conflicting testimonies from police officers and Mama Jabbie.
Today, Judge Jaiteh has shattered those false and shameful allegations in broad daylight.
Now, all citizens should demand that former IGP Modou Sowe, Government Spokesman Ebrima Sankareh, and National Security Adviser Sulayman Jeng to immediately convene another press conference to clarify their September 15, 2023 statements. The public deserves to know: were they telling the truth, or were they lying?
An innocent man and woman have been harmed. Our public institutions have been weaponized, in our name. The blatant injustice and abuse inflicted on Ousainou and Amie is an affront to their dignity, their family, and every Gambian.
Our public institutions are not criminal enterprises to be used against our people. Individuals without conscience and integrity must not hold public office only to wield it as a tool to destroy the lives of innocent citizens.
Demand Justice Now!
