The State Of The Nation Or The State Of Denial – The Standard Newspaper

UDP slams gov’t ‘failure’ to give comprehensive list of Jammeh’s sold assets

Despite mounting public frustration, the Ministry of Justice has only provided a fragmented list, raising suspicions of deliberate obfuscation and a lack of political will to combat corruption.   Following the youth-led demonstrations organised by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) in May 2025, President Barrow vowed accountability, announcing that the government would publish detailed records of all transactions involving Jammeh’s confiscate…

UDP Accuses Barrow Gov’t of Concealing Key Details in Jammeh Asset Sales

By: Fatou Krubally The United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused the government of President Adama Barrow of deliberately concealing key information on the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, warning that public trust is at risk. In a statement issued on Monday, the UDP said the government had “failed to deliver a comprehensive and transparent record of buyers and prices” despite promising full disclosure following recent p…

The State Of The Nation Or The State Of Denial – The Standard Newspaper

By Ndey Jobarteh President Barrow’s 2025 State of the Nation Address was grand in delivery, but hollow in substance. It was not a report card; it was a cover-up. Behind the glossy numbers lies a grim reality of debt, dependency, and disregard for the people holding this country together.Let’s break down what is presented and what they mean:1. Remittances: The people’s bailout ignoredSONA claim: “Private remittance inflow amounted to USD 775.6 mi…