By Mustapha Jarju
Gambians have been strongly urged to refrain from using both verbal and written formats of abusive language especially on social media, as the country prepares to head to the poll on 4th December to elect a new president who will lead them for the next years.
There are concerns about behaviors of some growing abuse towards each other among some political supporters, which elections analyses cited could taint the election if decorum is not exercised.
Speaking to Ensa Bojang, native of Bulock village called for calm and patience among Gambians. He said: “It is definitely wrong using foul words base on politics, politics is all about sharing opinions as politics come and go and we will remain as friends and family.”
He called on Gambians to “be very careful of what to say and what to do when it comes to politics, let us all abide by the laws of The Gambia and stop whatever might cause violence.”
Kumba Sabally a resident of Bundung also, said “politics is not necessary to insult one another or to intimidate one another because we are the same people.”
Ms Sabally called on political supporters to rally behind whoever God destined as the next president of the Gambia, adding that “politics should come in peace and end in peace”.
Suggestion possible solutions to political insults she responded that through radio programs and seeking advices from people through Radio or TV programs can be a possible way to end insults when it comes to politics, said Kumba.
Tumbul Njie also a resident of Bundung Borehole said: “politics should go with jokes and avoid whatever might lead to havoc, insults and abusing ones’ background, all need to stop in the nation as politics goes with critics.”
She advised Gambians to bring jokes and critics in politics but not to bring insults and anything that might insight violence, adding “we are all the same as human regardless of tribe, politics, religion and race.”
