When the Local Government Commission of Inquiry report was presented to President Adama Barrow three days ago, one could not fail to notice the zeal in his voice for swift and thorough implementation of the commission’s recommendations. There is no gainsaying that the testimonies rendered at the commission about financial[Read More…]
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Alagi Yorro Jallow: When Justice Is Selective, Democracy Suffers
The Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils has peeled back a troubling layer of The Gambia’s democratic fabric. From inflated procurement deals to mismanaged funds, the revelations—particularly those involving the Banjul City Council under Mayoress Rohey Malick Lowe—demand public reckoning. And yet, the political response from the United Democratic[Read More…]
LGSC Chair Says Not Aware Of Any Policy That Allows Loans For Councillors
Chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said he is not aware of any policy that allows loans to be given to Gambian councillors Chair Momodou Jallow made this assertion whilst testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry at Senegambia. The Commission was set up to undertake a[Read More…]

