By Seedy Jobe
Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, the lead defense lawyer for Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, praised the Brufut community and Gambian citizens for their solidarity after the siblings were acquitted of murder charges by the High Court. Hundreds of supporters gathered in Brufut to welcome them following their release from state custody.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Darboe expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reiterated that his clients were innocent of the allegations.
“We thank the people of Brufut for the welcome they gave Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, who were accused of something the government knows they didn’t do,” Darboe said.
While noting that the government has signaled its intention to appeal the acquittal, Darboe urged calm and patience. “Let them let the appeal process continue; it’s better than creating violence in the country,” he said.
Darboe also highlighted that his legal team took the case not for financial reward but out of a commitment to justice. “Ousainou didn’t pay us a butut. This is not about money. If the government spreads falsehoods about someone and they come to me, money would not stop me from representing them,” he said.
He described the importance of defending vulnerable individuals, regardless of their financial resources. “The country shouldn’t allow an innocent person to be jailed. Rich or poor, everyone has an equal right,” he said, adding that he had been inspired by the assistance he received abroad in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
Darbo criticized the police investigation into the case as inadequate. “The judge said the police refused to investigate properly, which is why they didn’t find out who killed the police officers. We will pursue the appeal process if necessary, including the Court of Appeal and potentially the Supreme Court. Hopefully, it won’t come to that because the judge covered everything in the case,” he said.
The acquittal and the public show of support highlight ongoing debates in The Gambia over the rule of law and the handling of high-profile criminal cases.
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