Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou has called on Gambians on social media to play a more responsible role in the country’s rebuilding process.
Tambadou gave the call in Banjul on Sunday during the opening of the 2019 legal year.
He said: “It is an honour and privilege to serve one’s country and democracy gives you no right to insult or abuse those who do or their parents. It is unacceptable even by the standards of our own cultural norms and values.
“We welcome criticism because it makes us provide better service to you and it is unavoidable in public office, but criticism can and should be constructive and healthy.
“If we do not stop the unjustified personal and disparaging attacks on those holding public office, we risk depriving our country of its fullest potential. I say this because I have had instances when I have approached some competent, decent and honest individuals for work, and after consulting with their families, they turned down the offers simply because they felt that working in public office in The Gambia these days exposes them and their family members to disrespect and unnecessary ridicule on social media. So this has to stop!”
