In a significant move towards transparency and public accountability, the Ministry of Justice of The Gambia has published a set of preliminary documents detailing the disposal of assets forfeited from former President Yahya Jammeh. This follows a previous commitment by the Attorney General’s Chambers to disclose full details surrounding the asset sales.
The release includes a range of documents covering various categories of assets sold through different government channels, as part of recommendations by the Janneh Commission—a body set up to investigate financial mismanagement and corruption under Jammeh’s regime.
The Ministry’s publication comprises the following:
- A comprehensive list of vehicles, tractors, scrap materials, and miscellaneous items sold by the Janneh Commission;
- A supplemental list detailing additional scrap materials disposed of by the Commission;
- A catalogue of furniture and furnishings sold by the Receiver, Augustus Prom Audit Tax Advisory, acting under the Commission’s directives;
- A report on the sale of cattle and livestock, conducted by the Sheriff Division of the Judiciary; and
- A detailed inventory of properties and shares sold by Receiver Alpha Kapital on behalf of the state.
However, some aspects of the report are still pending. The Ministry has contacted Augustus Prom to obtain the names of individuals and entities that purchased the furniture and furnishings, promising to publish the names once the information is provided. Similarly, the Sheriff Division has been asked to submit a more detailed breakdown of the livestock sales, including quantities, buyer identities, and individual sale prices.
Importantly, the sale of properties and shares, managed by Alpha Kapital, is ongoing. The Ministry noted that the public will be updated accordingly as the fourth phase of this process progresses.
In its statement, the Ministry emphasized that this initiative underscores its continued commitment to transparency, public accountability, and the people’s right to access information about matters of national importance.
The Janneh Commission was instrumental in uncovering extensive financial irregularities and abuse of office during the Jammeh era. Billions of dalasis in cash, properties, and assets were reportedly misappropriated, prompting the government to launch efforts to recover and redistribute these resources for public benefit.
This move is likely to be welcomed by civil society, transparency advocates, and ordinary Gambians eager to see justice and accountability take root in the country’s democratic journey.
