The announcement by the government asking governors to remain neutral and impartial in the performance of their functions and to refrain from being partisan is a step in the right direction. For too long they have been abusing their authority by applying pressure on chiefs and alkalolu not only to become loyal to the ruling party but to go to all length to ensure that they secure the support of farmers and create hell for political opponents. They will effect the arrests of political opponents, deprive them of food aid that is meant for all and sundry and so on and so forth.
The people who have long desired change are now demanding for it. They want to be liberated from the clutches of rural tyranny. Governors are supposed to be regional administrators coordinating the activities of government and should not be able to lord it over elected councils that should have a high degree of autonomy according to section 193 of the Constitution.
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
In an ideal world this should be the case,the world is far from ideal I fail to see how regional Govenors are able to do this,I suggest that tribalism still has a very strong influence on everything Gambian. The nation of Gambia still remains a concept yet to be achieved.MY OPINION ONLY,ANYONE going to post THEIR OWN opinion ?
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
TAKING THE GOVERNORS OUT OF POLITICS: A STEP IN
Posted - 18 Mar 2017 : 15:36:01
