By Musa Saho
The Government of The Gambia, through the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Justice, Dawda A. Jallow last week, January 10th, on behalf of the President of the Republic presided over an official state funeral and tribute service for the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng at the Never Again Memorial Arch in Banjul.
In his statement, the Justice Minister described late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, as a special son of the country and a man who stood up against dictatorship.
“Solo was the man who paid the ultimate price in fighting for the cause he genuinely believed in and left an indelible mark in the political history of the country”. He demonstrated his love for his country as a patriotic citizen who willingly volunteered his services for the development of his community and the nation at large. Solo demonstrated his passion for democracy, education, social justice, and human rights through the various institutions he rendered his invaluable services to,” Mr. Jallow expressed further.
He recognised that the slain political activist was a catalyst to the new-found democracy the nation enjoys today, saying he inspired the masses to express desire and vote for change and freedom, and that his legacy has inspired the nation’s current security sector reforms and the transitional justice process as a whole.
“We cannot bring back the lost loved ones, but we are committed to ensuring that what happened to Solo never happens in this country; that we owe to Solo,” he pledged.
The Minister concluded by expressing his profound condolences to Solo Sandeng’s family.
The event was graced by cabinet ministers, National Assembly members, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, civil society organisations, family members of the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, and leaders of political parties among other dignitaries.
