PRESS RELEASE THE POSITION OF FPAC OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON THE JUDICIAL SECRETARY’S PRESS RELEASE OF FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024 The attention of the Finance and Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly (FPAC) has been drawn to a Press Release dated 19th April 2024, signed by the Judicial Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, misrepresenting the facts concerning his and the Judicature’s failure to appear before the FPAC for lawful parliamentary scrutiny as mandated by law. The FPAC wishes to clarify that the Judicature, like any other public institution, was summoned through a letter dated 8th April 2024,…
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National Audit Office, The Gambia PRESS RELEASE NAO’s Position on the Audit of the Judiciary and the Submission of Financial Statements by Public Institutions for Audit Banjul, The Gambia (April 22, 2024) The National Audit Office (NAO) would like to share its perspective on the audit of the Judiciary of The Gambia – referencing a press release from the Judiciary dated April 19th, 2024. The NAO hereby clarifies that the Judiciary of The Gambia as a public institution should be audited by the Auditor General under the mandate specified in the 1997 Constitution in Section 160 (1) {c}. Since the…
THE JUDICIARY RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS OF CONTEMPT Banjul, 19th April 2024 – The Judiciary has been made aware of recent assertions made in the publication “FPAC to send a warning letter to Judiciary for Contempt” by the Point Newspaper and some media houses. The Judiciary wishes to address these allegations promptly and clearly. Contrary to the assertions made in the aforementioned publication, the Judiciary wishes to state that the allegations of failure to submit financial reports of the Judiciary and failure to attend a meeting with the Finance and Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly scheduled for 18th April…
PRESS RELEASE MEETING OF ECOWAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL CHIEF JUSTICES The Judiciary of The Gambia under his Lordship, Honourable Hassan B. Jallow, Chief Justice of The Gambia is honoured to host the upcoming Meeting of ECOWAS Judicial Council Chief Justices set to take place from April 29th to May 1st, 2024. This prestigious event will gather distinguished Chief Justices from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Benin, and The Gambia. This meeting serves as a vital platform for regional collaboration and exchange of ideas aimed at advancing the rule of law, promoting judicial independence, and enhancing access to justice within the…
President Barrow Tells Religious Leaders to Preach Peace and Respect the Laws of the Country State House, Banjul, 11th April 2024: The President of the Republic, H.E Adama Barrow, expressed delight in receiving the elders and Religious Leaders, dubbed ‘Meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders led by Chairman Alhajie Momodou Taal. The annual Eid-ul-Fitr Meeting with Banjul Elders is a practice initiated during the colonial days to bring issues of concern to the leadership. President Barrow thanked the Banjul Elders for expanding the annual event to include representatives of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council, Ahmadiya Jamaat and religious sects. He urged…
Joint Statement on the 8th Anniversary of the April 14th / 16th, 2016 Peaceful Demonstrations As we mark the 8th anniversary of the April 14th / 16th, 2016 peaceful demonstrations, we reflect not only on the events of those historic days but also on the journey of democracy and political progress that has unfolded since then. The past eight years have seen significant milestones achieved, symbolizing the resilience and commitment of our society to the principles of democracy and justice. Since the events of April 14th/16th 2016, our nation has made strides in enhancing democratic processes and institutions. We have…
Victims and CSOs Joint Statement April 10th and 11th 2024 marks twenty-four years since innocent, defenceless students, two children, and one Red Cross Volunteer were shot, killed and some maimed in The Gambia following orders from the highest office in Government, the Office of the President. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) completed its investigations and submitted its report and recommendations of which 17 relate to the April 10th and 11th 2000 student massacre. All the recommendations have been accepted in the Government’s White Paper since May 2022 yet few have been implemented to date. TRRC Implementation Plan Last…
By Fatou O. Barrow The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Process after the exit of former President Yahya Jammeh has revealed the testimonies of numerous victims of human rights violations under the previous regime, however, not much is known about the experiences of many children of victims. This report details the intergenerational trauma of children of victims of human rights violations during the former regime of President Yahya Jammeh. The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) which was enacted by the current government of President Adama Barrow investigated the human rights violations that occurred from 1994 to 2016 under the leadership of…
A study published by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has revealed that The Gambia is among African countries that spent more on interest payments than on key sectors like health and education between the years 2019 to 2021. It is important to note that the periods of 2019 to 2021 are the period the world had to grapple with Covid-19. Gainako will be publishing a detailed look into the implications of the study and whether the trend has improved or declined. A sequence of shocks beyond its borders diminished Africa’s ability to develop and led to fast-increasing debt levels…
President Barrow Shows Unwavering Support to Victims of Human Rights Violations By State House State House, Banjul, 5th April 2024: A delegation of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations paid a courtesy call on H.E. President Adama Barrow on Friday. In a dialogue with the President, the victims and survivors of the 22-year rule of the previous regime demanded for justice and a speedy implementation of the TRRC recommendations, including the enactment of the Victims Reparations Bill. In response to their quest, President Barrow said the Government is following the due procedure for implementing the TRRC White Paper, which might take…