“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me”
By Mamina Ibrahim Sonko, Gambian-American philanthropist and advocate
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me” is a traditional proverb meaning that while a first deception is the fault of the trickster, falling for the same trick a second time makes it your own responsibility for not learning from the experience.
Barrow Government promised term limits, now it is obvious that was an empty promise
Promised a new constitution (CRC) but refused to implement the constitution that the Gambians worked to build.
Security sector reform Not even a serious attempt was made in this sector
National Development Plan (Failed)
TRRC Failed
Anti Corruption Bill Failed
Faraba incident Commission failed
Former president Luted assets investigation failed
Nawec Task force commission failed
Gambia Public Order Act Failed.
Investigation into at least 70 children who died from acute kidney injury caused by contaminated cough syrups imported from India. No tangible outcome
Port of Banjul in January 2021, when authorities seized nearly 3 metric tons (2,952.85 kg) of cocaine. Valued at approximately $88.5 million, it remains the largest maritime container seizure in the country’s history. No action taken
The $30 million Russian oil scandal in The Gambia involves the illegal importation and sale of nearly 37,000 metric tonnes of Russian diesel by the foreign-based company Apogee FZC, leading to tax evasion, bribery, and an ongoing legal and political confrontation.
We can keep writing about the successes and failures of this government. However, the number of failed policies, empty promises and false claims outweighs the few road projects that have been built. Now it is completely up to the Gambian voters to decide whether they want to continue supporting the candidate who has abandoned his development plans and policies and just focusing on in reaching himself and his supporters or a candidate whose vision is to make the GAMBIA more prosperous and independent where Job creation, affordable healthcare and education will be on the priority list of the government.
I chose to vote for the latter, hope you too can do the same.
