{"id":82775,"date":"2025-07-26T19:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T19:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/the-people-have-spoken-now-its-time-for-leaders-to-listen-says-gala"},"modified":"2025-07-26T20:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:08:16","slug":"the-people-have-spoken-now-its-time-for-leaders-to-listen-says-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/the-people-have-spoken-now-its-time-for-leaders-to-listen-says-gala","title":{"rendered":"The People have Spoken\u2014Now It\u2019S Time for Leaders to Listen, Says GALA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) has expressed its gratitude to all protesters and stakeholders involved in the Wednesday demonstration, affirming that the people have made their voices heard and are now waiting for those in power to show they are paying attention.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have delivered our petition and now await action from the authorities and institutions concerned,\u201d GALA declared.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet this moment serve as a reminder that when the people rise, change is inevitable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The anti-corruption group emphasized that Gambia belongs to everyone, and it is only through collective effort that the nation\u2019s dignity can be restored and a future founded on fairness, opportunity, and accountability can be built.<\/p>\n

GALA clarified that the protest was never intended to sow chaos but was a call for transparency, justice, and reforms amid ongoing corruption and institutional decline.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, Gambia. Thank you, patriots. The fight continues,\u201d the movement said in appreciation.<\/p>\n

Special thanks were extended to the Gambia Police Force for their mature and responsible handling of the protest.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir decision to deploy regular traffic officers, those we see and interact with daily, rather than paramilitary units, marked a shift in how public demonstrations are managed,\u201d GALA noted.<\/p>\n

GALA credited this peaceful atmosphere for maintaining order and mutual respect during the protest. The organization urged the police to uphold the same level of professionalism and to continue engaging with Gambians respectfully in future interactions.<\/p>\n

They also expressed gratitude to Gambians in the diaspora for their support, including messages, donations, media coverage, and public solidarity.<\/p>\n

Additionally, GALA thanked the youth, students, and elderly Gambians who participated, emphasizing their role in amplifying the collective voice.<\/p>\n

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