The Gambia Press Union has paid tribute to famed journalist Pa Ndery Mbai saying that he will be remembered for his braveness and consistency in shining light on the ills of the government and public officials.

“The board and staff of the Gambia Press Union extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Gambia media fraternity on the demise of journalist Pa Ndery Mbai. 

“The death of Mr Mbai was announced Monday, 22nd November, in Raleigh, USA where he had been on exile for more than a decade,” the union said in a statement.

GPU President Muhammed S Bah said Mr Mbai will be remembered for his bravery in speaking truth to power. 

“Despite the threat on his life and harassment of his family in The Gambia, Pa was consistent in exposing malpractices and giving people access to information that was kept away from the public,” Mr Bah said.

“Therefore, the entire Gambian media join the Mbai family in The Gambia and USA mourning this untimely death of a dear colleague, brother and friend. We pray that God bless his soul and give him the highest place in Jannatul Firduas,” he said.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba