It
has come to the attention of the Government of the Gambia that a fake news
concocted by a Gambian opposition news site in the United States reported that
the Government of the Gambia intends to shut down Banjul International Airport
from 10th January 2017.
This
false news being picked up by other online information outlets, was shared and
gone viral. This has led to expression of anxiety from airline passengers
intending to fly in and out of The Gambia from the quoted date.
The
Government of the Gambia clarifies that this information is a complete
fabrication, and that the government has not issued any such directive. All
passengers intending to use Banjul International Airport are hereby being
reassured that the airport remains open and will remain open for business as
usual.
This
fake news like so many issued from the time of pre-election are part of a
campaign of misinformation and disinformation being orchestrated by enemies of
the Gambian state, in their unholy objective of fomenting confusion and civil
strife among the peace-loving and Allah-fearing Gambian populace.
The
Government of The Gambia hereby urges people to disregard these fake news being
routinely circulated about the country.
Allah
willing, The Gambia remains and will remain a stable and peaceful state for all
its citizen and residents.
Source:
Gov’t press release
