Top 10 Gambian Politician Quotes (That Sound Like Comedy)
Gambian politics is serious business, but sometimes it’s straight-up stand-up comedy.
From live TV to village meetings, our leaders have dropped lines that sound more like Kitaabu’s jokes than national policy. Yes, they’ve all been said. Some live on GRTS, while others came from campaign stages. Bilaahi, I am leaving out others because they escape my mind! Enjoy this list — and decide for yourself: is it wisdom or the opposite?
1. “The youth are the future, but the elders run everything.”
Every speech mentions “youth,” yet uncle and grandpa make every decision. We’re still waiting for the future to arrive.
2. “We are moving forward, even if we are still standing.”
So… like treadmill development? Only in The Gambia.
3. “We didn’t promise electricity, we promised light.”
So are candles, matches, and torchlight part of the plan? It sounds like energy from 1950.
4. “Don’t mind the opposition, they are always opposing.”
Sir, that’s their job. But thank you for the reminder.
5. “Development is in our minds, not in infrastructure.”
Does that mean all those potholes are mental obstacles? We need a therapist, not a road grader.
6. “You journalists are too nosy, you want to know everything!”
Sir, that’s called reporting. Or should we only report on weddings?
7. “It’s around the corner.”
We’ve passed the corner, turned, and returned… and still, there is nothing. Even Google Maps is lost.
8. “We will soon launch the National Think Tank to think.”
Does that mean thinking has just started now? Hopefully, the tank is full.
9. “We are not late, we are early for the next meeting.”
A classic Gambian excuse! We’re never late; we just reschedule the time.
10.“It’s not easy, deeh.” — H.E. Adama Barrow
This is a presidential catchphrase for every challenging moment. From the economy to education: “It’s not easy, deeh.” It has become the official motto of The Gambia.
Did I miss your favourite?
Drop it in the comments below and help build the first-ever Gambian Political Comedy Archive. Who knows — your quote might be featured in my next update!
