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Momodou
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 Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 16:54:46
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Veteran Journalist Laid to Rest
Veteran journalist, Baboucar Gaye, was finally laid to rest at the Jeshwang Cemetery on Wednesday evening in the presence of the Imam of Banjul and other religious leaders. The burial was preceded by the funeral service at the Independence Drive Mosque in Banjul. A host of religious leaders were present, including the Imam of Banjul, Alhaji Cherno Kah, who spoke at the service. He talked about the positive attitude of Mr. Baboucar Gaye, and particularly, the dignified character of his parents. Another speaker talked of Mr. Gaye being a man of truth who does not speak behind one’s back, but would rather make the truth known to the defaulter. That speaker noted that Mr. Gaye is a committed person who hates failure and who, therefore, persists in his pursuits.
A doyen of media fraternity, Mr. Swaebou Conateh spoke on behalf of the media fraternity. In his speech, he traced Mr. Gaye’s history to the time when Mr. Gaye worked under him at Radio Gambia. He talked about how Mr. Gaye pursued courses in broadcasting in London and Nigeria, and how he later became broadcasting officer at Radio Gambia.
He narrated how he founded The Point, which he founded jointly with the late Deyda Hydara and Pap Saine. He did not forget to mention how he established Citizen FM which was closed twice without a court order. He told the gathering that Citizen FM was an alternative source of information which broadcast information published by local newspapers, in the local languages.
The doyen of the media fraternity stated that Baboucar was arrested. He revealed that he was present on the second occasion of the closure of the radio station. He narrated how the security forces came that night and closed the radio station, which never re-opened despite all pressure.
He regarded Baboucar Gaye as committed to his profession.
Imam Muntagha Faye also spoke. He traced Mr. Gaye’s history to his childhood days, describing him as one of the most advanced Koranic pupils in their ‘madrassa’. He said that Mr. Gaye was committed to Islam. He noted that he used to broadcast a religious programme at Citizen FM. He talked of his good character and prayed for him.
The entire media fraternity were at the funeral and burial ground and paid homage to the bereaved family. All of them wished that he rests in peace.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 129/2007, 2 – 4 November 2007
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