The
government is expected to release a statement
condemning the act of the recent assault on journalists covering the
president’s Meet the People’s Tour.
The
minister of Tourism and Culture, Hamat N.K. Bah made the announcement on
Saturday 23 November 2019 at Basse Mansajang on day six of President Barrow’s
tour in Upper River Region (URR).
Three
journalists, Landing Ceesay of Paradise FM, Sally Jobe of Kerr Fatou and
Ebrihima Jambang from Gambia Talents Promotion were allegedly assaulted by a
member of the Barrow’s Youth for National Development, an action that attracted
nationwide condemnation.
Mr.
Bah said that government has denounced the attack on journalists, saying
investigations have already been concluded.
“We
have heard of the attack on journalists covering the tour and this is not
acceptable under President Barrow’s government. Our investigation has already
been concluded and on Monday the government’s spokespersons will release a
statement on the matter.”
