Amadou Samba Gambian Businessman

By Yero Jallow

First of all, I want to extend my bravo message to Pa and Freedom Newspaper for the courage and being there for Gambians at a time of need. The Freedom Newspaper was born out of dire need to rescue Gambians, and expose the tyrannical regime of Yaya Jammeh and his imbecile accomplices. The paper has done just that, though here and there, as humanity abounds, some snacks are sometimes broken, but in overall, the Freedom Newspaper is a vibrant paper. Over the years, readers have seen a tremendous improvement in terms of news reportage and information, especially pertaining to Gambia’s political affairs.  For that, I unconditionally congratulate the Freedom Newspaper, and I humbly ask all freedom loving philanthropists to do the same.

As if wonders will never cease. Amadou Samba of all businessmen sues  Freedom newspaper in a US court; following a previous reportage by Freedom Newspaper that Amadou’s name was mentioned in the ongoing cocaine investigation in the Gambia. In the complaint filed in North Carolina, Amadou is asking for US $10,000 compensation from Pa Nderry and Freedom newspaper. Further, he is also demanding Freedom Newspaper to reveal its sources. One wonders what he hopes to gain from the lawsuit even though Freedom retracted the story after the first publication, and published many other rejoinders including the one written by the Gambian authorities. One would also wonder if the one time mighty business man is getting “broke” nowadays which is not unusual in real life. To put speculation to rest, Amadou Samba needs to be seriously warned that the online community cannot be intimidated by such sycophantic moves. It is clear that his action to sue Freedom Newspaper is born out of jealousy, a direction to distract and handicap Freedom Newspaper for the simple fact that Freedom has been vocal against the Gambian tyrant Yaya Jammeh.

To give a lecture to Amadou Samba, journalists do not reveal sources. They are guardians of the society like the nocturnal night bats that keep flying around during the night to see the night secretes. Further, even God Almighty created day and night; the day in which light shines, and the night in which darkness spreads out. No one questions why there is day and why there is night. So therefore, no one questions a journalist to reveal sources. In the kind of dictatorship in the Gambia, only God knows what will happen to anyone whose name is mentioned. So to put it clearly to Amadou, let him back it off, as Pa will not reveal his sources to him or any other court. Period!

One also wonders whether Amadou Samba doesn’t have anywhere to spend his money nowadays. Gambians are ordering meat from Mauritania.  Just at the start of Ramadan, basic commodities like sugar and rice were in scarcity in the Gambia. Beggars are rampant in the streets of Banjul and Serre-Kunda. Amadou is jumping all that, and now he wants to engage the online Freedom Newspaper in a brawl over a reportage that was done in good faith. Personally, I say move right ahead Amadou if it fits your pant. This is a court battle that you will woefully loose, and this is an absolute shame and disgrace on your person, added to your already damaged reputation for associating with a world renowned dictator Yaya Jammeh. Think about it Amadou. The ball is in your court now.

Coming back to the drug issue regarding the tons of cocaine that were traced in the Gambia, it is obvious that big heads are involved. The fact that top lieutenants like Bun Sanneh, Essa Badjie and the many others are all suspects makes Yaya Jammeh one of the dirtiest persons in the drug scandal. It goes further to say that all of Yaya’s associates might not be clean. So yes, nationally they are doing their investigations. Internationally, Yaya Jammeh and his gang are also being investigated.  That is to say that no stone will be left unturned. The big figures masquerading in angelic uniforms while with shady characters will all be exposed. So Amadou doesn’t have anything to hide, he should go ahead to refute the story, and allow investigations to continue to the end. Matter of fact, his suing of Freedom might tamper with investigations being done.  Factually, light will break some day. As Yaya is the tyrannical leader for now, most of the important details will be huddled for now, but we are not in haste as Gambians. The day will come when true justice will prevail over some of the covered nibs in cupboards of injustices and corruption will be exposed. That day, had I known shall never be known.  

Personally, I am sending a very clear message to Amadou Samba. Clearly, the online community cannot be intimidated by any sycophantic breed. The best that you can do is to disassociate yourself with the killer rogue administration and move on with your life. You cannot win the battle you’ve started, and you stand a risk of spending your last dollar to be broke. Besides, this puts you in a more exposure to the international community. If you are not a cocaine dealer, why make so much noise out of this one. In simple terms, if you are not benefiting from this administration through your businesses, why are you so hooked up this administration like a blood sucker tapeworm? Boy, you truly make me sick. Common now, give us a holly break. Are you not observing the Ramadan? Or are you one of the demon worshippers? Either way Pa, you got my support. See you in court Amadou Samba. I am announcing my support for Freedom in this legal battle because you do not have any grounds to sue an innocent man. The US is not where you bribe mercenary judges to damage others lives, or have them jailed for years. I am rallying folks around. So once again, see you in court. We will notify your attorney that your case is a nonsensical case, and that he needs to drop without delay. We will further sign petitions to the Us Department of Justice. We will alert all media houses and media professionals that you have assaulted free existence. In turn, we will demand our compensation from your distracting assault. The whistle is blown, less you are tired, and we are not. If you come to court, we will rally hundreds of demonstrators in that court house. We will let the whole world know of your association with Jammeh, apparently a sycophant and an alleged drug dealer. So open your eyes and look through where you are walking….welcome to the media world. You are a looser!

Long Live the Freedom Newspaper!

Long live the media!

Down with tyrants and sycophants!!