Acclaimed Gambian Writer Appointed Information Minister

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Acclaimed Gambian Writer Appointed Information Minister

Wednesday, 13 March 2013 17:02

(JollofNews) – One of the Gambia’s most acclaimed writer and journalist, Nana Grey Johnson, was yesterday appointed minister of Information, Communication and Infrastructure.

Mr Johnson, 62, succeeds Dr Njogu Bah who was overseeing the ministry whilst also serving as Secretary General, head of the Civil Service and minister for Presidential Affairs.

A bachelors holder in communication, Mr Johnson obtained an MA in Journalism in 1979 from the University of Stanford, USA. He worked as a journalist in the country for many years and has written articles to many newspapers.

He is a member of many associations and has authored many books such as The Story of The Newspaper in The Gambia in 2004, Edward Francis Small: Watchdog of The Gambia, The Magic Calabash 1998, I of Ebony 1999, Children of the Spyglass 1995, Krio Engagement and other stories 1987.
Written by PK Jarju

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0 #11 2013-03-20 04:12

It is true that it is mandatory to grow old, but optional to grow wiser.

I do not know this guy and certainly not aware of his "achievements", it seems he is bound to destroy all he has worked for because of greed. When are these frauds going to learn? Who will be next?

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+1 #10 2013-03-19 18:30

Nana is nothing but a skunky selfish old man who has refused to learn. Didn't he not recently published a book praising Jammeh's 'development' projects? No surprise then that he is rewarded for now, but we can predict how they will part ways in the near future. There are paycheck writers, and they are serious writers. Ken Saro Wiwa wrote to free the people of Ogoni Land in Nigeria; Nana Grey-Johnson writes to please a murderous tyrant. Why didn't he write about deaths, disappearances, torture and unexplained wealth of Yahya Jammeh?

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+3 #9 2013-03-16 18:34

men of honour and reputation must not allow those who cannot build the same to distroy their achievement. johson watch out

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+2 #8 2013-03-15 13:02

Uncle Nana, Have a lot to offer. I am keeping him in my prayer today. O God of the highest heaven, occupy the throne of his heart, take full possession and reign supreme, and make him yours for ever. Thou art worthy to be praised. Stand between him and all strife, that no evil befall. Let him dwell in thy most secret place under thy shadow, where is safe impenetrable protection from the strife of tongues, the malice of ill-will, the hurt of unkind talk, the fear of death. Amen

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+9 #7 2013-03-14 15:03

Good question Mary. A very good friend was appointed to one of the high positions. As a friend, I sincerely told him that he had made a mistake. He replied "Goor do muna banyal sa rew". Literal translation meaning that "true citizens cannot say no if called upon to serve their country". I insisted that he should have turned it down as there was enough evidence (post 2000) to show people that there was nothing that could change the status quo. He disagreed. I left it at that. I had served my role as a friend. Tell "fren true no spoil friendship." Unfortunately it ended in disasater. He was arrested and detained on false charges for several weeks. He was subsequently released and became a very bitter person. I do not tell my friends I told you so. I had to simply counsel and comfort. He died and went to his grave with regrets. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

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+9 #6 2013-03-14 11:51

Why can we Gambians JUST SAY No?

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+6 #5 2013-03-14 01:14

His brother, Crispin Grey Johnson (a perfect gentleman) was there before him as Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education and later Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was removed and now his biological younger brother is appointed Minister. This is what Gambians have been reduced to. Family members have no qualms in accepting appointments under a despot who divides and disrupts familis so that he can continue to rule.

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+2 #4 2013-03-13 23:12

correction

i wish to see another

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+7 #3 2013-03-13 23:10

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has authored many books such as The Story of The Newspaper in The Gambia in 2004, Edward Francis Small: Watchdog of The Gambia.

I wish to another Edward Francis Small in this darkest age of our nation`s history and i hope Mr Johnson will be a watchdog for the Gambia/ns and not a watchdog for dictator jammeh and his bandits.“A moment of consideration often prevents a thousand apologies”
“The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.” Hope Mr Johnson will not learn more than enough if he had not yet learn enough.

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+5 #2 2013-03-13 23:03

"Children of the spyglass"

This was an imaginary creation of a very creative mind..My guess is, in complete seclusion.

But the spyglass that will be beaming over u from hence forth, is no fiction..The NIA is more than a spyglass; it is a busybody

I wish u the best though!!

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