That is unthinkable if the Executive is exposed to the facts before the court and the law of the land.
The facts reveal that the state is guilty of omission to do what would have prevented Darboe and Co. to go into a fact finding expedition. The state knew that Sandeng was dead and this information should have been immediately conveyed to the Coroner to conduct an inquiry that would have been known to the family and the UDP leadership. It is the family that is qualified to identify Ebrima Solo Sandeng in any Coroner’s inquest.
Hence the actions of those who went to demand for Solo Sandeng, dead or alive, is a byproduct of the omission of the state to obey the law. A state that disobeys the law is a law breaker. This fact should be taken note of and miscarriage of justice prevented by not prolonging the incarceration of the UDP leadership and members.
“Let justice guide our action towards the common good.” We are yet to meet a single Gambian who does not favour the release of the UDP leadership and members as an act in line with the public interest.
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
Anybody who is 65 years or above in The Gambia would have to confront health risks if one is incarcerated in prison like the Central Prison in Mile Two. The dark cells and the congested environment leave the person with the risk of developing eye problems. If one is limited to prison diet one may suffer from serious nutritional deficiencies. Those who are prone to hypertension or diabetes are likely to have their condition worsened.
It is therefore important for the state to deal with politically motivated cases in a manner that will show magnanimity. Borrowed power is transient and those who are entrusted with such power should utilise it with magnanimity, otherwise one risks being seen as a contemptuous person.
We, therefore, hope the state will give a fresh look at the case of the UDP leader and act with speed to bring their ordeal to an end.
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
WILL DARBOE AND CO. CONTINUE TO BE INCACERATED
Posted - 12 Aug 2016 : 08:32:25
That is unthinkable if the Executive is exposed to the facts before the court and the law of the land.
