Doudou Jah, a member of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) and a frequent political commentator, has said that public awareness campaigns remain among the most effective tools for holding government institutions accountable.
“On a serious note, you are not getting what you want,” he said, addressing the Victims’ Center. “Come to social media to enlighten people. This is how far we can go; this is at best what we can do; the rest is with the government.”
Mr. Jah maintained that public scrutiny often compels officials to act, especially when unresolved issues threaten to undermine their credibility.
“When you start these pointers that these issues, if we don’t do something, the blame comes back at us. If the president or whoever is in charge hears about that, it will push them to do something,” he said.
He also questioned the visibility and effectiveness of those responsible for administering the compensation process, suggesting that their silence has contributed to public frustration. “You have been appointed; you have been given responsibilities. Are you fulfilling them?” he asked. “We are not hearing much about them. What is happening?”
Mr. Jah emphasized that greater transparency—particularly through social media—would give victims and civil society groups a platform to demand timely action. Public disclosures, he added, help ensure that institutions cannot avoid accountability.
“Now information is out there; either eat it or throw it away, but there it is. These are the issues I am talking about in this country; these are instances where victims themselves will step up, and they will give you facts. If they have received anything, they will tell you how much; if nothing at all, then they will attest to it,” he said.
