Straight-talking Nyang Njie said Saturday evening his is ‘alive’ and ‘well’ following reports a mob attacked him in Banjul.
Mr Njie recently stunned the people of Banjul when he went after the city’s elders saying they are largely to blame for the country’s problems.
Reports then emerged on Saturday youth of Banjul attacked him, reports that saw many Gambians rushing to condemn any act of savagery against the man.
The man himself spoke Saturday evening, saying: “Contrary to reports circulating on Gambian social media describing an incident that took place in Banjul. I can authoritatively state that NYANG NJIE is alive and well and he was not confronted by a mob but by two individuals whose motives were personal and with the intent to assault and cause grievous bodily harm.
“Fortunately, the crowd that was present exercised calm and caution. I salute all that had the courage of conviction to desist from violence and by engaging constructively to challenge the prevailing proposition advanced by NYANG NJIE on his Vlogs.
“Gambia is a country of law and I expect the Office of the IGP to diligently handle the issue judiciously. Without fear, favour and or ill will. No one will silence NYANG NJIE or other VOICES OF DISSENT in the Gambia.
“The Government has so far given us the space and latitude to excercise our right of expression and we may be at loggerheads with critics who disapprove of our utterances. People are entitled to divergent views and they must be resolved in the MARKET PLACE OF IDEAS.”
