With the throwing out of the Barrow Draft Constitution by the National Assembly, we seem to be back to square one as far as the country’s constitutional reform process is concerned. How did we get here, one may tend to ask; considering that providing a new constitution was one of[Read More…]
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A New Chapter For The Gambia’s Constitution
Following the National Assembly’s decisive rejection of the 2024 draft constitution, I extend my congratulations to the Speaker, members of the National Assembly, the Minister of Justice, and President Barrow for upholding the principles of democracy and allowing a robust debate to unfold. As we move forward, it is crucial[Read More…]
Ceesay Dismisses Concerns Over Leading Jammeh Assets Inquiry, Denies COVID Fund Allegations
Abdoulie Ceesay, National Assembly Member for Old Yundum and Deputy Majority Leader, has responded to growing criticism over his appointment as chair of the parliamentary inquiry committee set up to investigate the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh. The National Assembly recently confirmed the formation of a[Read More…]