The report below on Jammeh donating 22 brand new military trucks again 
raises the questions of whose money was used to buy the trucks or on whose 
behalf the trucks were acquired. If Jammeh bought the trucks from his own 
pocket, how did he get all the money to do so, being at the head of a 
country considered one of the poorest in the world? If the trucks were given 
to the Gambian armed forces, why is Jammeh posing as if he is donating them 
to the military? Either way, this story tells us volumes about the nature of 
our leadership in particular and of African leadership in general: 
specifically, that they grow richer than the country itself. This is a very 
sad situation.

Baba



President Jammeh donates 22 military trucks to security forces

President Jammeh, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Gambia Armed 
Forces, Friday, donated 22 brand new military trucks to the army and other 
security services of the country to boost their logistics.

President Jammeh handed over the trucks to the Vice-President Aja Dr Isatou 
Njie-Saidy, who is also the Chairperson of the National Security Council, at 
a ceremony held at the State House.

President Jammeh pointed out that the requirements of the security can only 
address gradually based on the availability of resources.

He said the vehicles have been given number plates for identification 
purposes, as well as ensure proper monitoring and control. He deplored the 
attitude of poor control of the vehicles and then asserted that such 
practice is unsustainable and unacceptable. “Vehicles have to move based on 
necessity,” he said, adding that there is no way for the fuel supply be 
maintained if they keep idling around. “So, I think we have to ensure strict 
controls on the use of vehicles,” he added.

He pointed out that the need for the introduction of a log-book in order to 
keep track on those responsible for any problem on the vehicles. As well, he 
strictly warned against mishandling of the vehicles. He said he has provided 
a lot of vehicles and yet security units, especially the police stations 
operate without mobility. “If you ask any police station, they say we do not 
have vehicles. Where are all those vehicles that have been provided,” he 
challenged. “If any body mess up with these vehicles, you only messing up 
with your head,” he warned.

Colonel Lang Tombong Tamba, Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed 
Forces, described the gesture as another demonstration the President Jammeh 
attaches to security. Col Tamba acknowledged that the donation was timely 
and assured the President of the maintenance of the vehicles for their 
sustainability.

He thanked President Jammeh on behalf of other security chiefs, confirming 
that the vehicles will augment the logistics base of the army and other 
security services in the country.

The ceremony was also attended by secretaries of state, security chiefs, and 
other government officials.

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