![]() ![]() Those are the things we should take pride in. A country has only these things which are its flag, national anthem and security. “So, it would be you that we would entrust with state security. The soldiers we have, we trust you, we respect you and you can also do your job.” If I take this country, after three months I would thank them (ECOMIG) and get them out, because their being here has no benefit for the country. There is no conflict, and we are in peace, but you took our soldiers and sidelined them. “Here in Gambia, there is nothing happening. ![]() We know Gambian soldiers are disciplined and respectful, professional and brave, and are going on missions and bringing medals.” The Gambian soldiers are sidelined, as if they have no importance, no one cares about them, no one is interested in their matters, and then, they go bring soldiers of other states to place them on our very own Gambian soldiers. “Just look, for instance, at the soldiers. He supposed that had they cared about the Gambian masses, then they would have worked towards fulfilling their wishes and aspirations. Essa voiced the belief that Gambian people, especially the youngsters, know that the government of the day does not care about them. Giving the final discourse was Essa Mbye Faal, the one on whose cause the rally was held. He entered politics for nothing but that.” He entered politics just to alleviate the people. But it is God who says that those who were yet to know him would do so by the TRRC. He hinted that opposing or voting out a government because of its incompetence is not wrong.ĭawda Saine, a Sweden-based Gambian said: “those who are saying that Essa Faal became known by the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) are wrong. ![]() He also reiterated the fact of some Gambian elders saying that they would not disagree with government because of their belief in the predestination of ruler ship. Kitabu condemned tribal and ethnic politics in The Gambia and said that the only way to a meaningful change is by true nationalism and patriotism and not about tribe or ethnicity. Farafenni is big and therefore, needs a college of its own,” Kitabu said. “It is not right for someone to be educated at Farafenni then go to the Kombos for college education. He revealed that in a government led by Essa Faal, the Chinese would not be in our seas, destroying the river’s resources in their quest to fish for the best of Gambian fishes for exportation, thus, making fish so scarce that Gambians eat no other fish but tilapia fish. Kitabu Fatty, renowned comedian who endorsed Essa some time ago after he had announced his wish for the coming elections, said that the only way to a truly new Gambia is to vote for Essa Mbye Faal and put him at the helm. They expressed the need for health facilities, proper education facilities and other essential amenities. Faal to help them were village elders, village youth and women leaders. Among those to voice out their plight for Mr. However, they expressed disappointment in their situation, and revealed pessimism over another Gambia, where the final decider is President Adama Barrow. Some of the greatest cultural feats and traditional drumming and dancing styles, which are rarely seen, were performed with much energy and agility. Just like Brikama Baa, Farafenni and its surrounding towns and villages came out in large numbers to attend the political rally organised by Sobeyaa to sell the agenda of their presidential contestant. ![]()
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