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 the GRTS, others 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,” but 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 candles, matches and torchlight are part of the plan?
Sounds like energy from 1950.
4. “Don’t mind the opposition, they are always opposing.”
That’s their job, Sir.
But thank you for the reminder.
5. “Development is in our minds, not in infrastructure.”
So 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 weddings?
7. “It’s around the corner.”
We’ve passed the corner, turned, and returned… still nothing.
Even Google Maps is lost.
8. “We will soon launch the National Think Tank to think.”
You mean… thinking has just started now?
Hope the tank is full.
9. “We are not late, we are early for the next meeting.”
Classic Gambian excuse!
We’re never late; we reschedule the time.
10.“It’s not easy deeh.” — H.E. Adama Barrow
A presidential catchphrase for every challenging moment.
From economy to education: “It’s not easy deeh.”
The official Gambian motto.
Check out my blog post about the Gambian Big Grammars.
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!
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