THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF REPUBLICAN DAY AND FEMI PETERS 
 
24thApril 2010 is a day for reflection on the birth of the Republic. This is the day when each Gambian becomes a sovereign and equal proprietor of the Country. Each has equal power and right to select representatives to run the country or seek the mandate of the people to be the representatives. The Birth of the Republic gave each Gambian Freedom of Association including political association and assembly to promote collective political Principles, Policies and Programmes. It makes it a requirement that taxation should be linked to representation. It makes it obligatory for taxes to be utilised to promote social services. It makes it a right for each citizen to be entitled to social services without any form of discrimination.
 
The Republic makes it a requirement for the leaders to derive their authority to govern from the consent of the people. It also empowers the people to have a choice in selecting their leaders. This calls for a genuine multiparty system.
 
As we reflect on our rights and duties as sovereign citizens of the country on this 40 th Anniversary of the Republic, our minds and hearts went back to the reasons why Femi Peters was arrested and eventually incarcerated.
 
We expected that Femi would be released on the 40 anniversary of the Republic. This has not happened. It is therefore important to remind those in authority of the need to review Femi’s case, set aside his conviction and facilitate his release. This will augur well with all those who cherish freedom and the sovereignty of the individual Gambian. 




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