Gambian youth have demanded that Barrow administration immediately reinstate the sacked National Youth Council’s executive director and provide reasons for his removal.

Lamin Darboe, who served in the position for six years, was sacked on June 24 without any explanation given by the authorities.

But hundreds of youth took to social media to condemn his sacking as well as show their solidarity.

Dawda Bah, a youth leader wrote on his Facebook page, “The sacking of #Lamin Mokendeh Darboe Executive Director at the National Youth Council by the government left the entire loyal citizens holding public offices unsafe.”

“We want to know the reason for dismissing such high calibre leaders who represent 60% of the Gambian population which is youths. I am in solidarity with our youth leader#laminmokendehdarboe. #BringBackOurED,” he added.

Suma W Jadama also wrote: “Sacking ALMIN MOKENDO DARBOE is a slap on the faces of the youthfolk not only in the Gambia but globally. “

Bakery Jabbie said: “#Insoldaritywithlamindarboe.”

Darboe Yankuba wrote: “Bring him back … No good leader wants to lose him. He is the people’s choice, Lamin Mokendo Darboe. Can you not understand that language??”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba