The Gambia: Massive Protests Against Government Corruption Scandals In Banjul
Gambians hit the streets of the capital, Banjul, to protest against President Adama Barrow's government. The protesters marched through the city, chanting "power" and "people", carrying handwritten placards that read- "Gambians are not slaves to corruption". The demonstrations were against the alleged government corruption. The protesters sought justice over a series of recent scandals that rocked the country. The demonstrators said they were demanding accountability and called on President Barrow to tackle corruption. The demonstrators also carried petition letters to several government ministries, the President's office, and the National Assembly. These petitions listed the corruption scandals linked to the ministries.
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