Darboe says gov’t has responsibility to gentrify Banjul

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The secretary general and party leader of United Democratic Party (UDP) Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has on Saturday disclosed that the city of Banjul is sinking and the central government have a big responsibility to gentrify the city.

The veteran politician made the pronouncement at a rally held in Banjul, while emphasizing that Banjul is sinking and need assistance; describing it as the only city that doesn’t have a cinema, supermarket or other social amenities.

“There were supermarkets and cinemas when I was going to school in Banjul but there is none now.  To reform Banjul, is not only the responsibility of the council but the central government has a big responsibility.”

He affirmed that UDP would work with Banjul City Council, in order to reform and restructure Banjul.

Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayoress of Banjul called for the togetherness of Banjulians; adding they can fall a mountain by doing so.

On her campaign promised to empowered women and youth, Lowe indicated that after elected, she brought together well experience Banjulianas to work as a team.

“At a time coming to the office, we found many ghost-workers but thank god 90% of them are now out. There was no record office as well and they were employing people based on relationship but we are now able to provide a record office. That help us to maximize our revenue to 42% in 21 months,” Lowe stated.

She highlighted that her council is in the process of building abattoir and toilets at the market and it’s almost to its completion. She added that they are now constructing 10 stores for the women to help them keep their stuffs after sales.

Mayoress revealed to the gathering that the council had paid in full the counterpart contribution asked by Gamwork to build the youth center in Banjul, which cost about 22 million.

“The council is assisting hundreds of people at the university and had send 36 people to undergo capacity building training abroad. We had shortlisted 11 Oustass to study in turkey.”

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