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In a bold and controversial statement during an exclusive interview with SS MEDIA TV\u2019s \u201cAbay4 with ML\u201d show, Honorable Bakary K. Badjie, National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang and declared aspirant for the 2026 Presidential election, strongly criticized the government\u2019s initiative to send a small group of Gambian youths to Spain for employment.<\/p>\n
Referring to the program as a \u201cscam,\u201d Hon. Badjie expressed strong disapproval of the government\u2019s decision to select only around 50 people out of thousands of hopeful applicants. \u201cI rejected this decision from the beginning,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is a trick by the government to scam the youths.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked why the National Assembly has remained silent on the issue, Hon. Badjie accused the government of profiting from the situation. He alleged that the program has led many young Gambians to rush for passports, generating significant income for the government through application fees. \u201cThis is not about providing opportunity \u2014 it\u2019s about exploiting the desperation of our youths,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that while he is not against Gambians travelling abroad, he believes the country\u2019s youth should focus on working to improve the nation instead of abandoning it. \u201cNo one should be pressured or frustrated into leaving their own country,\u201d Hon. Badjie said. \u201cGambians must not leave their future in the hands of a government whose only goal is to enslave the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the 2026 elections approach, Hon. Badjie\u2019s firm stance is expected to fuel further political debates, particularly on youth empowerment, job creation, and governance.<\/p>\n
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