Gambian dictator sells rams at State House

By Bukary Jalang, Banjul

Gambian beast President Yahya Jammeh has opened rams market at the State House in Banjul to sell sheep to needy Muslims across the country and enable them slaughter one as required for the Eid El Adha celebrations.

Jammeh told the national broadcasting station here on Thursday he was selling the rams 30 per cent cheaper than those being sold in town.

He said the price outside was high and if he did not get involved as President, majority of the needy will not get rams for their families.

"Every Muslim has the right to be happy during the El Adha and it is my responsibility to come to the aid of the needy and less fortunate on such occasions," he said, adding that he was selling his rams at less price to get the reward here after.

Jammeh disclosed that in 2010, the government would pass a livestock bill to regulate the selling of livestock, saying that animals will be weighed and prices fixed before being taken to the market.