(JollofNews) – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has won a second term, of five years, following Sunday’s election. He took 58% of the vote in the poll in which he faced four challengers, but was accused of preventing some of his main rivals from running. Two well-known opposition figures were barred[Read More…]
Politics
Gambian Lawmaker Threatens President Barrow With Impeachment
A member of the Gambia’s National Assembly is threatening to institute impeachment proceeding against President Adama over the ‘unconstitutional’ sacking of nominated lawmaker Ya Kumba Jaiteh. Sanna Jawara, United Democratic Party (UDP) member for Upper Fulladu West, said the president had overstepped his constitutional powers when he ordered the dismissal[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: The National Assembly Must Institute Impeachment Proceedings Against President Barrow
The letter written by the Secretary General Ebrima O. Camara on behalf of the President Adama Barrow is a direct affront on the authority, dignity and legitimacy of the National Assembly hence a direct affront to the very sovereignty of the Gambian People. In the first place the Secretary General[Read More…]