Lamin Bojang,a concerned citizen has called on the people of The Gambia to unite and reject bills passed by the National Assembly that do not serve the interests of the populace. Bojang urged Gambians to stop insulting one another on social media and to come together to address the pressing issues facing the nation.
Bojang criticized the National Assembly and the executive for mismanaging public funds and prioritizing their own interests over those of the Gambian people since 2016. He expressed his disappointment in the government’s failure to address the needs of the citizens, noting that several bills, including certificates of urgency, have been passed without considering the welfare of the people.
“The National Assembly has failed the Gambian people, and this is the reality,” Bojang stated. “The Barrow government has no clear plan for the Gambian people. What I see is a focus on changing their own lives while the government complains about Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war, yet they spend millions of dalasi on vehicles and incentives for MPs.”
Bojang highlighted the daily struggles of ordinary Gambians, emphasizing the escalating cost of living and the difficulties people face in affording basic necessities. He stressed that many civil servants are overworked and underpaid, often struggling to make ends meet.
“We hoped for change with the new government, but still, nothing has been done,” Bojang remarked. “There are many reports of corruption and mismanagement of funds, but these reports are not being acted upon. We need to put our political differences aside and focus on the national interest.”
Bojang called for a renewed focus on increasing salaries for civil servants and addressing their basic needs, such as providing staff buses. He urged the government to prioritize bills that benefit the public rather than adding more benefits for the executive and MPs.
“It’s time to stop using social media for insults and come together to change the country,” Bojang concluded. “We need to bring back the draft constitution and make it our agenda to build a better Gambia.”
Bojang’s message resonates with many Gambians who are frustrated with the current state of governance and are seeking a united front to address the nation’s challenges.
