Remarks made at the Wednesday anti-corruption protest by the chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) have ignited a passionate debate about the rule of law and the fight against graft in The Gambia. Chairman Yankuba Darboe’s utterances in an interview with reporters at the Youth Monument during yesterday’s protest,[Read More…]
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Gov’t Summons BAC Over Revenue Assessment
In what appears to be a growing friction between local governance and central government oversight, the Brikama Area Council (BAC) has been summoned by the Ministry of Local Government and Lands to answer to inquiries, surrounding the Council’s ongoing assessment of its revenue sources. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,[Read More…]
BAC Clears Air Over Alleged Ties With Sukuta Shooter
The attention of the management and staff of the Brikama Area Council has been drawn to the trending news in the social media platforms and individuals, that the alleged shooter of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers, is an employee of the Brikama Area Council. In view of this, the[Read More…]