By Lamin Sanyang
Ousainou Mbenga, Chairman of Democratic Union Of Gambian Activists (DUGA) and Gambian activist based in the United States has applauded the Gambians for making history by voting out dictatorship in the last presidential polls.
Speaking to reporters shortly after his arrival at The Banjul International Airport, Ousainou Mbenga said politicians should always be reminded that the people are the ones who went out to the polls and voted out dictatorship from the country in the December 1 presidential elections.
“The people made history. We should always remind the politicians that the people made history. They voted a tyrant out and brought in the coalition to solve the problems they are faced with,” Ousainou Mbenga said.
The DUGA Chairman added that he hopes the politicians will understand the role played by Gambians to end 22 years of tyranny in the country. He called on the coalition leadership to look for solutions to the problems facing the country because all eyes are on them. He called on them to build the country in order to gain the respect of the citizens and the world at large.
“We have set an example that was so uncommon in Africa,” he pointed out.
Mbenga called for revolutionary politics and not politics as usual to rebuild the country.
He added, “Politics as usual will not get the country anywhere. We want revolutionary politics. We want young people to come up with ideas and programs, that is what will move this country forward.”
Ousainou Mbenga explained with emphasis that the country does not belong to the former tyrant Yahya Jammeh and his criminal remnants running around the town. He called on the coalition government to investigate the disappearances and human rights abuses of citizens under the watched of the former regime.
Meanwhile, Mbenga said he has strong hope in the people to move the country to the next level. He talked about the plans to work with colleagues on the ground to pick from where they left and move ahead with the revolutionary struggle.
Ousaionou was received at the airport by groups of young people wearing ‘Welcome Back Home’. tee shirts.
