When we think of politics the closest word to associate it with is policy. That is to say, the act should all be based on policies and nothing more. But what is happening in our African politics is the opposite of the current realities of politics.
I know talking about this topic might be kind of awkward knowing Salifu, and his affiliation with politics specifically as an executive member of the UDP Diaspora but in this article, I would try to be balanced as much as possible. I think is about time we learned lessons from the past and forge a way into the future. A future of a continent that we all have ever dreamt of.
Before diving into the topic properly, let's talk about the odds or let's say complexities around this topic. With all honesty, about 90% of bright young people don’t want to be called “Politician(s)” and that's scary! To me, politics is a noble course and is one of the oldest jobs in human civilization. We need to accept the fact that is part of our lives and politicians rule the world I don't think we're ready to mortgage our future to a mediocre person, then let's start accepting politics for what it should be & let's do politics of policy.
When young people like myself engage in party politics I think this should be encouraged and embraced but rather in our midst as young people it's the opposite. People you think should of sound minds and be educated will be the first to start making fun of it. These acts are discouraging and we should desist from them. When people that are young with sound minds and great ideas shy away from politics then who else will be there to make decisions and forge a future for our dear nation?
The politics of nowadays with all sincerity, I wish I could say this isn't happening and just maintain that is politics of policies we're engaged in. Unfortunately, it saddened me that our party politics are all based on which tribe, region, affiliation, and so on. As much as we want to deny this reality and put more icy on the cake and say yes is all based on policies, that's not happening.
Say, for instance, there was a day around 2020, I was having a brewing attaya with my colleagues and as usual, wherever I'm present politics is likely to be the topic to be discussed. So this guy asked “Salifu are you a mandink?” and I replied “yes” and he want starlight to say so you support “UDP” I felt so terrible because this guy is a graduate who has been through school. Studying at the university and you will expect us the educated folks to not associated politics with tribe or anything but it's rather unfortunate that is based on neither policies nor programs.
I can go on the coat several situations like this and to a certain extent this isn't healthy, I'm not saying I'm perfect or we shouldn't independently speak our minds but we all ought to be responsible in our utterances, and keep politics to policy.
The earlier we desist from this act the better for our little Gambia.
“ Keep us Great God of Nations
For the Gambia ever true”
Mr. Salifu Sonko
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