I didn't know that DK Jawara and Alhagie Janko Tambajang are identical twins. If they are not siblings of the identical twin genre then why in God's world is nderry gracing an obituary of Mr. Tambajang with a photo of Dawda Jawara? Why not ask Demba Baldeh [ the author of the obituary] to supply you with one. Guess that will be too much to ask and plus he had Jawara's photo handy.
This might seem petty to some, but it is an abuse of accuracy in reporting. Readers not familiar with Gambia will think that the photo accompanying the obituary is that of the decease. No other Gambian outlet ran this obituary with the photo of Dawda Jawara. Why is that? Because it will tantamount to misrepresentation.
I am a Gambian sick and tired of the junk Pa Nderry is passing for journalism.
Contrary to what some may believe, I am not a Jammeh apologist neither do I hate Nderry. Journalism is a noble profession and we need ethical journalist if we are to build a better society post Yahya. The form nderry practice is salacious and thus I took it upon myself to keep him honest. I have neither the power or inclination to stop him. I love free speech, but I also knew with free speech comes responsibility. Why do you think you get thrown into jail if you shout fire in a crowded theater? There are limits to free speech ultimately. Maligning characters because you live in exile makes me wince. That is nderry's trait. My motivation is to point out the fallacies in his stories to the best of my ability with the limited time at my disposal.
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