I rarely comment publicly on Gambian politics; however, the recent arrival of generators at the Port of Banjul prompts me to speak out. The media has once again failed in its duty to scrutinize this procurement.
Rather than simply reporting on what appears to be propaganda from the administration, journalists should be asking critical questions on behalf of the public, such as:
What is the source of these generators?
If public funds were used, did the process comply with GPPA rules?
Was there a competitive public tender for this procurement?
What is the total cost of the generators?
While the fanfare surrounding the arrival of these generators is understandable given the acute power shortages Gambians are suffering, citizens should exercise caution.
Looking closely at the photos, these generators do not appear to be new, and the government seems to be taking advantage of the public’s desperation.
May those who wish The Gambia well prosper, and may those who wish it ill face the consequences of their actions.
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I rarely comment publicly on Gambian politics; however, the recent arrival of generators at the Port of Banjul prompts me to speak out. The media has once again failed in its duty to scrutinize this procurement.
Rather than simply reporting on what appears to be propaganda from the administration, journalists should be asking critical questions on behalf of the public, such as:
While the fanfare surrounding the arrival of these generators is understandable given the acute power shortages Gambians are suffering, citizens should exercise caution.
Looking closely at the photos, these generators do not appear to be new, and the government seems to be taking advantage of the public’s desperation.
May those who wish The Gambia well prosper, and may those who wish it ill face the consequences of their actions.
By PM Faye