Ear to The Ground….
I have said before that I am very impressed by your willingness to lead a democratic government and do it in an exemplary style. You have shown to the whole world that the Gambia has a democratic president who is indeed very progressive.
I read in the newspapers that you have promised to speak out more often, and that the Ministry of Information will map out ways of communication between the government and the general public. This is indeed a great move.
This is what should happen, Mr President, we voted for you to do a job for us and therefore it is important for you to find out how we want you to do that job and do it like that. You have shown us that you have your ear to the ground and that you listen to the voices of the Gambian people. Kudos!
This shows that at least you do not look low upon us, the ordinary citizens, like your predecessor used to do. When the population talks about something repeatedly and over a long period and yet the leadership keeps quiet, it shows lack of respect for the people. You did not do that, Mr President.
However, there is one last thing that we have repeatedly heard Gambians complain about and we still haven’t heard any action taken about it by your government. This is the issue of your Number Two. Mr President, the office of the Vice President is still vacant and reportedly being overseen by the minister of Women’s Affairs. We need you to appoint a substantive vice president. Once you do that, your cabinet will become complete.
We are waiting to hear you say something about that.
Have a Good Day, Mr President….
Tha Scribbler Bah
A Concerned Citizen
