13/08/2025
The man here, has turned Gambia from a law-abiding and decent citizenry, into one run by crime and criminals in government, and in the streets.
Even when crime is committed in front of his eyes, Barrow looks away and makes excuses for looking away.
The badly treated and neglected Gambia Armed Forces, once a respected professional army, has turned some sections of it into a criminal underworld.
Army officers are detained at Fajara Barracks for stopping illegal activities which were carried out by criminals linked to high offices in Barrow Government. Navy officers have been detained for 2 months without charge or trial, for doing the right things and carrying out their duties .
Some Army officers are now involved in drugs trade to make ends meet because Gambia Gov failed to look after them properly since 2017. They have to eat, I was told. These particular drug-peddling officers are on the brink of being dismissed from GAF.
Police officers inform me that they want to clamp down on crimes committed by boy-racers and drifters- The Outlawz, but they are afraid of reprimand from high offices and even losing their jobs because the kids that are wreaking havoc on Gambian streets are well connected in Barrow Government and are above the law. No police officer dares to challenge them or arrest and charge them for dangerous driving.
Add the blantant corruption in government institutions to the mix!
Where do we go from here, especially if the incompetent Barrow remains in State House?
Where is Gambia heading?
