The Constitution has been there since 1997 and the
issue of the age discriminatory nature was not challenged by the UDP and
Darboe. We used the same unjust constitution to tell ECOWAS to intervene if
Jammeh fails to uphold the constitution. It will be hypocritical if we all of a
sudden are criticising the constitution just because some of the provisions do
not suit my Honourable aunt. This is wrong and immoral. There are so many
qualified women to fill the position and Dr Isatou Touray could be appointed to
fill the position as temporary VP and once my honourable aunt qualifies by law
then Dr Touray could be redeployed. In as much as I want my honourable aunt to
be VP I do not want the Supreme Law of the land to be violated just for her
sake. We promised on a rule of law, a transitional program to make sure that
whosoever takes over will have the foundations set for the next government. We
want to end impunity and blatant disregard of the law. We want to end revenge
and start a reconciliatory process for a new Gambia, one nation one Gambia one
people. Any departure from this is a failure. This is really becoming embarrassing.
My greatest fear is a Barrow failure. I dread this greatly. If Barrow fails, I
will take as a failure personally on my part. This is why I am extremely
critical of anyone who is out to give his cabinet a negative image. However in
as much as we try to defend Barrow, he must take charge with all the executive
powers he has. He will be judged on his record and despite some elements giving
his wrong advice; the buck stops at him. He will be finally responsible. Some
of his cabinet ministers must also be honest with him and not take advantage of
his leniency. Barrow should have no fear of the UDP as they will never be able
to impeach him. The UDP cannot even pass a bill to amend the constitution,
therefore what is his fear? H E Barrow must act and he must act fast. This is
not right and it is becoming embarrassing