Mr Baboucarr S. Trawally, alias BT, the President of the Professional Photographers Association and a member of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), has indicated that the current executive of Gambia Press Union (GPU), has failed to bring about any progress in favour of Gambian media.

He expressed the view that holders of elective offices should be returned on account of their performance and, in his opinion, the current executive should not be returned into office if this criterion is applied. 

Mr Trawally, who walked into our offices yesterday, maintained that most of the serving executive members have failed in their duties, while others are dormant. He therefore enjoined the membership of the union to make the right choice come the 22nd March congress.

“The Secretariat could not function effectively. No proper records of minutes and the general membership,” he stated.

“Among the role of the Executive Committee is to defend the freedom of the press and to promote unity among journalists and other media workers, through collective bargaining and the provision of welfare schemes.

“Its responsibility is also to seek training facilities and opportunities for members, both locally and abroad,” he said.

“Why should the current President establish Media Agenda without realizing that charity begins at home?” a discontented looking Mr Trawally queried.