By Alagie Manneh – The University of the Gambia Students Union has disassociated itself from comments made by its Presidents in the wake of ongoing sit-down by lecturers of the institution, saying it is the soul opinion of Mr Ansumana Bojang.
President Ansumana Bojang criticized the university staff Association’s move on a sit-down, following allegations of corruption and mismanagement, saying the decision is both ‘unfair and unfortunate’ to students and their parents.
The student union, in a statement sent to the press, denounced President Bojang’s remarks, saying it is his ‘own take and opinion and that it did not constitute the position of the union on the matter.
“In defence of our integrity and neutrality on the on-going sit down strike at The University of The Gambia initiated by The University of The Gambia Faculty and Staff Association, I write on behalf of The University of The Gambia Students’ Union Executive Council dissociating ourselves from the remarks made by The Students’ Union President, both on national television and on this medium condemning the strike action,” Mr Modou Lamin Ceesay, secretary general of the union said.
According to him, the Executive Council has no “prior knowledge of the president’s statement and council does not subscribe to his opinion.
“The position of The University Students on the stalemate is neutral and our interest is in finding a solution to the crisis in order to avert the loss of much needed time,” Mr Ceesay said.
He added: “Negotiations are underway and it is the council’s hope that a favorable deal will be struck out very soon.
