This from The Point,the "average" Gambian cannot afford to pay D200,but what to do ? you are required to have an ID card,unless you want a trip to Senegal border via Barra.People cannot manage this amount,what would you do buy food for your family or an ID card for yourself ? not easy to decide.
africa » gambia Wednesday, July 07, 2010 The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has issued a stern warning against dubious sale of Biometric Identity Card forms to applicants.
According to the release, it has come to the notice of the Office of the Director General of the Gambia Immigration Department that some unscrupulous elements within the members of the public, have been selling Biometric Identity Card forms to applicants.
The Biometric National Identity Card Form is given at no cost and the ID card fee remains at D200.00 (Two Hundred Dalasis).
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.