Car dealers in The Gambia feel left hanging about government promises for a sales lot in Old Yundum. Their group claims this delay hurts their business chances. They held a press event Saturday at the YMCA hall to highlight problems caused by relocation plans.
The proposed Car City would make buying easier, but uncertainty has dealers upset enough to consider protests. Their spokesman, Talibeh Cham, said the association spent almost D1M developing the site, which authorities had approved through the Ministry of Lands. Officials recently suggested moving operations to Kotu instead, creating doubt about their future.
Member Momodou Mustapha Drammeh told reporters this threatens families who depend on car sales income. The group wants fair treatment from government leaders. They worry random decisions will scare investors away from Gambia, where car sales provide many jobs.
Karafa Darboe argued that car dealers worldwide receive prime locations near highways for customer visibility. The Kotu option fails this basic need. After three years of land issues, sellers' patience runs thin. Momodou Jallow warned that they might move from press conferences to street protests if nothing changes.
The proposed Car City would make buying easier, but uncertainty has dealers upset enough to consider protests. Their spokesman, Talibeh Cham, said the association spent almost D1M developing the site, which authorities had approved through the Ministry of Lands. Officials recently suggested moving operations to Kotu instead, creating doubt about their future.
Member Momodou Mustapha Drammeh told reporters this threatens families who depend on car sales income. The group wants fair treatment from government leaders. They worry random decisions will scare investors away from Gambia, where car sales provide many jobs.
Karafa Darboe argued that car dealers worldwide receive prime locations near highways for customer visibility. The Kotu option fails this basic need. After three years of land issues, sellers' patience runs thin. Momodou Jallow warned that they might move from press conferences to street protests if nothing changes.
