Speaking on Coffee Time, Bensouda questioned the governing party’s priorities, arguing that its focus on electoral victory had overshadowed discussions on employment, healthcare and the migration of young Gambians through irregular routes.
“Right now they are just trying to figure out how to win this election, that is all, It’s not how to govern.”
Bensouda said any government should have a clear vision for improving the living conditions of citizens, including creating jobs, improving healthcare and addressing the circumstances pushing young people to leave the country through the “back way”.
“What is the vision for the country? How do you stop youths from taking the back way? How do you create employment? How do you raise the standards of healthcare and the quality of life?” he asked.
“There’s no conversation around that,” he added.
The UNITE leader also criticised the government over the country’s persistent electricity challenges, arguing that the problem should have been addressed after several years in office.
Bensouda’s remarks come as political parties and alliances position themselves ahead of the December presidential election.
