G-Lers,

The Managing Director of The Gambia Public Transport Corporation Mr. Bakary
Houma's recent press conference to clear the air about certain unfounded
rumours levelled against his Corporation in some private media houses, of
certain irregularities in the distribution and disbursement of staff
incentives (bus passes and staff loans with documentary proof) is very
laudable.  In short, this atmosphere of dialogue between the authorities and
the press should be encouraged in order to set the records straight in the
wake of unsubstantive allegations/reports being bandied around with sometimes
questionable motives, I must admit.  Hence it goes without saying that,
investigative and enquiring minds should be a prerequisite for balanced
reporting.

That said, if all the Public Servants also see it as their civic duty to
answer to or account for  allegations made against their institutions with
candour, the better off the country will be and less the amount of
unconfirmed reports to circulate around town.

For the full report of the story read the week-end Observer at www.qanet.gm.

Alotta a continua in the name of "transparency and accountability".  God
bless The Gambia.

OB Silla

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