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Commission Questions Mayor Bensouda On Council’s Appointment of Lawyers
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has questioned Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda regarding the council’s appointment of legal representatives.
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Mayor Bensouda Highlights Role Confusion Between Mayors and CEOs in Local Councils
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
Kanifing Municipal Council has raised concerns over persistent confusion and inefficiencies in local government councils caused by unclear roles and responsibilities between mayors and…
The Battle for Interpretation: Mayor Bensouda and Counsel Gomez Clash Over Financial Oversight
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
A tense exchange unfolded at the Local Government Commission between Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda and Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, as the two sparred over the…
BCC Officials Continue Submitting Documents to Local Government Commission
Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez
By Makutu Manneh
Officials of the Banjul City Council (BCC) have continued to present documents before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, following its ongoing probe into the operations of the…
Former BCC CEO Batchily Submits Documents to Local Government Commission
Mustapha Batchily, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Banjul City Council (BCC)
By Makutu Manneh
Mustapha Batchily, former Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council (BCC), has submitted documents requested by the Local…
Ex-Basse Council Chair Questioned Over D6 Million Transfer to Finance Director’s Personal Account
Lamin Susso, Former Finance Director, Basse Area Council.
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has questioned Foday Danjo, former Chairman of the Basse Area Council, over the deposit of more than D6…
Commission Awaits Ex-Basse Chairman’s Proof on D60K Rent Legality
Foday Danjo, Chairman, Basse Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry is awaiting evidence from Foday Danjo, the former chairman of the Basse Area Council, to justify the council’s payment of D60,000…
Commission Questions Former Basse Area Council Chairman Over D51 Million Withdrawal by Finance…
Foday Danjo, former Chairman, Basse Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday questioned former Basse Area Council Chairman, Foday Danjo, over the withdrawal of D51,169,000 by the…
Commission Questions Former GPPA Director General Over Approval of BAC Garbage Truck Procurement
Saloum Malang, Managing Director of SSHFC
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry recently questioned Saloum Malang, the former Director General of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA), regarding his…
Former BAC Chairman and CEO Questioned Over Alleged Revenue Suppression
Sheriffo Sonko, former Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday, 11 August 2025, questioned Sheriffo Sonko, former Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), and his…