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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally on Friday dismissed mounting public criticism over corruption and the rising cost of living, arguing that such concerns are confined to \u201ca few people sitting in radio and television stations\u201d and do not reflect the views of ordinary Gambians.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at a joint \u201cMeet the People Tour\u201d gathering in Sanementereng for residents of Kombo South and surrounding communities, Mr. Sabally said that throughout the nationwide tour, no citizen had raised allegations of corruption or complained directly to the government about economic hardship.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have followed the president since the start of this tour, and not a single Gambian has talked about corruption,\u201d Mr. Sabally told the crowd. \u201cThis shows the trust Gambians have in President Barrow\u2019s government and its development efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister went on to characterize media critics as disgruntled former professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is only a few people who do not have work\u2014people who have been sacked or retired from the UN\u2014who sit on radio programs talking about corruption because they have nothing else to do,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Echoing remarks made earlier by a local councillor, Mr. Sabally argued that complaints about the high cost of living stem from personal financial difficulties rather than national economic realities. \u201cIf one does not work to earn a living, of course they will face hunger and suffering,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr. Sabally defended the government\u2019s handling of commodity prices, stating that a 50-kilogram bag of rice sells for D1,700 and a bag of fertilizer for D1,100\u2014figures he said are lower than in most West African countries. He also cited the current pump price of gasoline at D85 per liter, claiming it remains well below prices elsewhere in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut since these people have no job, they just go on radio and TV to mislead you that the cost of living is high and gasoline is expensive,\u201d he said. \u201cThese things are cheaper in The Gambia than in other countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister also argued that The Gambia\u2019s relative price stability is evident in cross-border trade, asserting that rice and fertilizer purchased in the country are frequently taken to neighboring states because of their affordability.<\/p>\n

Mr. Sabally\u2019s remarks come amid persistent public debate over inflation, fuel prices, and allegations of government corruption\u2014issues frequently raised by civil society groups, opposition parties, and independent media, even if absent from the government-led tour\u2019s public forums.<\/p>\n

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