The social media has effectively been the source of information for many Gambians because of the time that media houses take in order to gather reliable information from government sources. A media house that is reputable cannot publish rumours. The commission is designed to enhance transparency and accountability on the side of public servants who have information which the media should access.
The starting point of the commission should be its engagement with the media houses to educate them on the right to access information and to seek redress from the commission should such right be denied. They should also have meetings with service providers to educate them of legal and other issues that facilitate free transmission of information. In short the commission should not allow any gap to exist between it, the information service providers and the media and the public. Every public role must come with public accountability.
