The National Security Adviser (NSA) has revealed that Cpl. Sana Fadera and alleged accomplices had planned to seize the State House with further plans to take Cabinet ministers and senior government functionaries hostages to forestall any intervention. “The said plan shows the composition of the formations that were to participate,[Read More…]
Year: 2022
The ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ Is Unlawful & Unethical
Almost at midnight on Tuesday December 27, the Gambia Government announced the creation of an unidentified 11-member ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ to investigate the alleged coup plot of December 21. The statement said the Solicitor General inaugurated the panel which includes various security agencies – i.e., the Office of National Society,[Read More…]
Brufut Citizens Spearhead ‘Class Action Lawsuit’ Against Taf
An Open Letter Address to Mustapha Njie of Taf Africa Global from The Brufut Land Restitution Secretariat! Dave Manneh and Abdoukarim Sanneh. Mr Njie, You gave a lecture on “conscience” – the other week. We learned about it late but hope you will accept our excuse for coming to the[Read More…]
President Barrow Appoints Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng New National Security Adviser
Press Release Dated: 28th December, 2022 Banjul, The Gambia — His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting in accordance with powers vested in him by the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia, has appointed Mr. Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng his new National Security Adviser (NSA) effective 1st December, 2022. Mr. Jeng is a[Read More…]
Darboe Calls On Army To Step In As January Protest Looms Larger
Political commentator Omar Bonny Darboe has called on the Gambia’s military to provide protection for citizens, who plan to descend down the streets next week, to protest the continued detention of Momodou Sabally. As citizens increasingly lose faith in the ability of the police to protect their rights to a[Read More…]
Ebrima Sori Bah Waves Goodbye To Barrow
The secretary general of the pro-Barrow Gambia For Five Years has waved goodbye to President Adama Barrow and his NPP. In August of this year, Ebrima Sori Bah issued an ultimatum to President Barrow to work on his(Sori Bah) welfare improvement before September 8 or else. Well, since President Barrow[Read More…]
Dr. Abubakary Jawara Meets Africa’s Great Legend Baba Maal
Press Release Dr. Abubakary Jawara has on Tuesday 27 December, 2022 met the Senegalese super star Baba Maal at the Fatou Golden Plaza at Bakau on a familiarization visit. Welcoming the entourage of the Baba Maal who made his mark in the African cultural music, the Chief Executive Officer of[Read More…]
No To Investigation Panel, Go To Court Or Free Them
The soldiers who were arrested for a so-called coup should either be charged before a court of law or be court martialled or be freed. There’s no need for an investigation panel of any kind. There are laws for treason in this country. It’s in the Criminal Code and it’s[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Inaugurates ‘Joint Investigative Panel’ To Investigate The Alleged Coup Plot
Press Release Dated: 27th December, 2022 Banjul, The Gambia — Members of the public, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps are informed that The Gambia Government has today, Tuesday 27th December, 2022, inaugurated a “Joint Investigative Panel” to investigate the foiled coup plot against the legitimate Government of President Adama Barrow.[Read More…]
Two Officers Arrested In Connection With Alleged Coup
Press Release Dated: 26nd December, 2022 Banjul, The Gambia — The public is informed that two more soldiers linked to the alleged foiled coup plot were arrested over the weekend and are helping investigators unearth allegations of plans to overthrow the Government of President Adama Barrow. The officers are: Captain[Read More…]