Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, we encounter a powerful cautionary tale about ambition and moral decay. Macbeth, lured by prophecy and consumed by impatience, seizes the throne through treachery, unleashing chaos that plunges Scotland into darkness and civil war, ultimately leading to his own demise. This narrative serves […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The political landscape in The Gambia is undergoing a significant shift with the emergence of the Gambia Reformist and Development Party (GRDP), led by Ustaz Musa Jallow. Jallow is notable for being the first presidential aspirant with an Arabic education background to lead a political party […]