The capture of notorious jungler Sanna Manjang is a powerful reminder that no matter how long it takes, justice has a way of catching up.
For years he killed, tortured and maimed innocent Gambians and non-Gambians alike in the service of tyranny yet today, after gaining nothing but misery, he sits in custody with no protection from the very man he served. What did it serve him to violate rights, abuse power and destroy lives, only to end up living in poverty, fear and deprivation since 2016? What can Yaya Jammeh do for him today?
This is a lesson every public official must take seriously. Whether you are a minister, permanent secretary, police officer, soldier or civil servant, remember: there will always be a day of judgment.
You may gain wealth, status or influence through corruption and brutality, but at what cost? For how long? To lose your soul, your dignity and eventually your freedom! Is that worth it?
What Sanna also tells us all is that no single individual has power, especially power over people. Power belongs to the people. It is derived from them and they can withdraw that power only to leave one tiny!
Therefore, Public Service is a duty to the nation, not a licence to oppress or loot. Those who abuse office must understand that the Gambian people, the law and history will never forget. Serve the public interest, uphold human rights, and protect public resources because impunity never lasts forever.
Let every official read this wall carefully. History is watching. Justice is patient. And accountability always comes.
For The Gambia 🇬🇲 Our Homelan
