The pioneer of Coalition 2016 and National Assembly Member for Serrekunda, Honourable Halifa Sallah has cried over the death of Gambian youths in the Mediterranean Sea during a press conference at his party’s bureau at Churchill Town, Serrekunda.
“It is not about tears. It is not about passion,” Halifa Sallah muttered.
Sallah who was talking about his recent tour to Europe came to tears when he looked down from his flight to the Mediterranean sea. He imagined the number youths that lost their lives at sea to go to Europe for greener pasture. The eloquent politician was quiet for almost a minute without uttering a word.
That moment the press conference became very quiet without any sound of a word in the room.
Halifa then started to talk again.
“We have never use our resources to build the foundation of our prosperity, ” he asserted.
He added: “No government is fit to govern that failed to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its citizens.”
The Secretary General of PDOIS spoke about his recent trip to Europe which he said was an invitation by some groups to give lectures. He went to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria and Germany among others. He talked to Gambians from different political background about the country’s political climate from the campaign, impasse, present and future directions.
Sallah emphasized the need for the Gambians to know their history. He spoke about the discussions he had with Gambians living in all these countries. He spoke about his meetings with Parliamentarians and City Mayors. He also visited sites.
Meanwhile, Sallah explained the plans he has for the waste , water and drainage management systems to engage the authorities.
