The Government of The Gambia has announced that it will release the long-awaited report of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, together with its official White Paper, before the end of August, according to the Minister for Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah. Minister Bah made[Read More…]
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The Local Government Commission Of Inquiry: A Gambian’s Perspective
As I recently published my memoir, “From Village Life in The Gambia to Global Views in Washington, D.C. and Beyond,” I’ve found myself with a bit more time to spare to write opinion pieces on issues that matter to me and my fellow Gambians. One topic that’s been on my[Read More…]
Ex-BCC Finance Director Alleges Irregularities, “Powerlessness” In Council Operations
Momodou Camara, former Director of Finance at the Banjul City Council (BCC), returned to the witness stand Tuesday before the Local Government Commission, expanding on claims of financial irregularities and dysfunction within the council during his tenure. Facing detailed questions from Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Camara alleged that several payments[Read More…]
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