President Adama Barrow working with the National Assembly hopes to eventually come up with legistation to bring a lasting solution to the abuse and insults innocent citizens are subjected to online, according to government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh.
President Barrow had threatened to ban all opposition political activities when he wins the election in December.
On Tuesday, government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh issued a statement saying the president’s statement was mischaracterised.
He however said elsewhere the president will work with the National Assembly on a law around insult.
He said: “Moving forward, President Barrow envisages a more tolerant and diverse Gambia where citizens can debate openly, agree and disagree amicably without resulting to insults and foul language that could potentially cause chaos in society.
“Working with the National Assembly, the president hopes to eventually come up with legislation to bring a lasting solution to the abuse and insults innocent citizens are subjected to daily on social media platforms.”
