Tag: Barrow

Opinion, Politics

The Dynamics of Political Power: The Godson and the Looming War Chest of His Estranged Godfather!

Fatoumatta: The power dynamics between the godson, President Adama Barrow, and his estranged godfather, Ousainou Darboe, are viewed as reckless and potentially harmful, fostering divisive and toxic politics. If not handled with caution, the tension between them could escalate in the two years leading up to the presidential elections. Their […]

News, Politics

Asset Declaration Law and Morality: Mr. President, Cabinet Ministers, Senior Civil Servants, Public Officers, and Security Personnel should all publicly declare their assets, liabilities, and land holdings

Mr. President, we wish to remind you of the constitutional, moral, and ethical obligations that you, as the President and first citizen of The Gambia, along with your senior civil servants and public officials, have to publicly declare your assets and liabilities, especially as Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials […]

News, Opinion

Opinion: From Imposter Syndrome to Hubris Syndrome—President Barrow Teeters Tragically Towards Tyranny and Terrorism

By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC Throughout history, political leaders across various societies, from classical Greece to Victorian England and contemporary Africa, have exhibited traits of imposter syndrome and hubris syndrome. These psychological phenomena are well-documented in extant literature, highlighting the complex interplay between self-doubt and excessive self-confidence among political […]

News, Politics

Minister Ismaila Ceesay and NPP’s Sulayman Camara and Barrow’s ‘Death Wish’ Remarks

Without surprise Sulayman Camara of the NPP and the Minister of Information Ismaila Ceesay have issued statements in which they defended the unconstitutional and witchcraft remarks of Pres. Barrow against Ousainou Darboe. Both of them said Barrow’s statements are mere political talk. To defend Barrow, Sulayman quoted Darboe as saying […]