BY PROTECTING THE FUTURE
Firstly let me wish all the readers of AllGambian.net, a happy new year,
Dewanati and a blessed Tobaski. Secondly, I would want to advise Mbai to
compare notes with his brother Alhagie Mbye reporting from UK for his
(Mbye)excellent and accurate reporting and the substance of his articles
to bring about positive developments not only to Gambia but also to the
whole of Africa: Ref African Leaders under fire. I hope you
will learn from it: positive criticism!!
But on more important issues, Gambia is sadly at a cross road and the
follwoing issues are worth reflecting on overthe past year. 1. Many civil
servants have been dismissed, some reinstated and then fired and yet many
more are lobbying for positions knowning fully well that they are
unqualified to perform at such positions. What we have seen in the civil
service culture today is worst than committing economic crimes. Senior
Government officials taking a lukewarm approach to national
service while robbing the Gambian people of their meagre resources by not
doing anything at the end of day. True, it is a reflection of the National
leadership BUT better resign than be part of what we all hate. Permanent
Secretaries, MD, CEO etc are all
under the belief that If I dont hurt anyone, I will survive and enjoy the
fruit of my position. This has resulted to a complete breakdown in the
government machinery. You better be part of it and know what I am talking
about. It is a sad state of affairs. Civil servants create private jobs
from the idle times that they have during official times for their own
benefits.
2. Jammeh has proven to lack any consistent policy position. His
pronoucements over TV are testimonies. He keeps on change his position day
day out. 3. Hard working and very qualified personnel are been
marginalised and some times accuse of all sort of alignment with the
"enemy". A typical case is cited by Pa Musa Jallow on the Gambia-L.
Fabrications and lies take center stage in all organisational cultures in
the country, from SSHFC, Ports, GIA, Nawec and even Gamtel.
4. Government officials are more corrupt today than ever: Jammeh is the
lead. From all sectors, energy, tourism, telecommunications no development
can kick off without Jammeh determining his shares. Gamtel is bankrupt
today.... all the revenues earnings of the company are leaking through
pipes belonging to Jammeh and his cronies. GIA is collapsing and GCAA is
dead!!! All not because of the CEOs but determined few whose bread are
not buttered in an unusual way that are failing the system.
5. Local press is clearly divided into Pro and Anti- government and none
has been able to convince the Gambian people of their objectivity. Yes you
can like A and not B; but political affiliations are clearly on the wall
in all local newspapers. 6. Education has reached its lowest in the
country. Without dwelling much on this, it is obvious that mass
production of Grade 12 is not an answered to capacity needs in this
country. The above is to gloss over some serious problems in the country
that needs urgent attention: Getting rid of Jammeh before it is too late.
I am writing a piece ( Bombshell) to more explicitly depict the
unfortunate situation this country is and without doubt Jammeh's
presidency will be remembered for life!!! For the wrong reason!!
Thanks.
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