Burama -

Thanks for expanding the debate with more points. As far as I am concerned, you are doing well and I encourage you to keep citizens’ engagement continuously active. My contribution, part or whole is motivated by my observations over a period of time where peoples’ mentality seems to pick on places and certain people as a way to make it look like only those areas are affected.

I am just saying that the notion that Foni is a "no-go" area is a further justification of some of my fears about the depths of darkness our country plunged itself into. Looking at Gambia’s demographic (both elections results and the current way of leadership), I am personally left wondering time and again.

Wasn’t the attack of the UDP convoy where one of the APRC supporters ended up meeting his death outside Foni? How about the numerous other cases of rally disruptions, arrest and terror activities? What was Jammeh’s election percentage during last presidential elections? Do you see where I am going with mine?

I would rather see Gambians owning more their problems. When I see educations mentioning (for example Foni, The Jolas and not necessarily your piece), it reminds me of the continuation of our country’s problems even after Jammeh is gone.

Like you, I agree that Jammeh is not the problem and we (our people) are a part of the problem. Jammeh’s supporters and order executioners are from all places of the Gambia.

As it stands and others can correct me where I am wrong. You need to have a rally permit from Inspector General of Police to hold a rally anywhere. If you have a permit to do it anywhere, I see no reason why you won’t, except if you worry about the small turnouts because of known apathy and fear of reprisal as observed.

Thanks for rejoinders –

Yero.