Two political leaders criticized growing street begging across Gambia as evidence of government failure. UDP Youth President Hajie Suwaneh and former Gambia Action Party Press Secretary Sheikhna Faal spoke about rising poverty levels. They blame authorities for failing to create jobs that would help young people earn money. Street begging shows how unemployment and poor planning hurt communities throughout the country. Both politicians want major changes to address these serious social problems.
Faal accused the current administration of teaching citizens to depend on handouts rather than productive work. Government officials focus on begging for foreign aid instead of building local industries and businesses. Young people cannot find decent employment opportunities despite wanting to support their families. Many educated youth consider leaving Gambia because domestic job markets offer little hope for advancement. Political leaders must unite across party lines to fix economic problems during upcoming elections.
Suwaneh explained how begging culture damages national development and keeps families trapped inside poverty cycles. Young Gambians risk dangerous journeys abroad because they believe nothing works at home anymore. Desperate families send children overseas hoping to change their financial situations through foreign earnings. Mass youth migration weakens local communities and removes talented people from the workforce. Leaders need vision and practical policies to create jobs and improve living conditions for ordinary citizens.
Faal accused the current administration of teaching citizens to depend on handouts rather than productive work. Government officials focus on begging for foreign aid instead of building local industries and businesses. Young people cannot find decent employment opportunities despite wanting to support their families. Many educated youth consider leaving Gambia because domestic job markets offer little hope for advancement. Political leaders must unite across party lines to fix economic problems during upcoming elections.
Suwaneh explained how begging culture damages national development and keeps families trapped inside poverty cycles. Young Gambians risk dangerous journeys abroad because they believe nothing works at home anymore. Desperate families send children overseas hoping to change their financial situations through foreign earnings. Mass youth migration weakens local communities and removes talented people from the workforce. Leaders need vision and practical policies to create jobs and improve living conditions for ordinary citizens.
