Public confidence in the electoral system depends on transparency, accountability and the consistent application of electoral laws free from political influence or overreach. Safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of the voters’ register is a statutory responsibility of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and underpin credible elections and democratic governance and[Read More…]
Opinion
Barrow’s Pen Approves Almost Everything, Except The Constitutional Limits On His Own Power
Adama Barrow appears to have mastered a rare political art: the ability to commission everything, approve everything, and inaugurate everything while, ironically, avoiding personal responsibility for anything. Barrow seems to have an insatiable desire to approve everything- that advances his political interests, yet he appears reluctant to support a new[Read More…]
An Expensive Lesson In Constitutional Law: Constitutional Violation Costs The Gambian Taxpayer Millions Of Dalasis
The Barrow Administration’s removal of the Auditor General, Mr. Modou Ceesay was a deliberate attack on the constitutional independence of an office created to hold government accountable. The judgment sends a clear message that constitutional protections are not optional and cannot be ignored for political convenience. The decision serves as[Read More…]
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