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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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Brikama Area Council CEO Grilled Over Discrepancies in Vehicle Auction Sales
Modou Jonga, Former CEO of Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Modou Jonga, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), faced tough questioning over the sale of council vehicles during a 2020!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sheriffo Sonko Denies Involvement in D33 Million Geology Fund Management and Disbursement
Sheriffo Sonko, former Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Sheriffo Sonko, former Chairman of the Brikama Area Council, has denied any role in the management and disbursement of over D33.7 million in royalties!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Commission Investigates Paid Political Leave Approved by Batchily for Revenue Collector
Mustapha Batchilly and Mustapha A.B.E. Sarr jointly testifying
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has questioned Mustapha Batchily, former Chief Executive Officer of the Banjul City Council (BCC),!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BCC Acting License Manager Unable to Justify Large Deposits in Personal Bank Account
Pa Modou Ndow, the acting Licence Manager at the Banjul City Council
By Makutu Manneh
Pa Modou Ndow, the acting Licence Manager at the Banjul City Council (BCC), has failed to satisfactorily explain the source of millions of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Kerewan Area Council Chairman Faces Inquiry Over Covid-19 Food Relief Procurement
Malamin I.L. Bojang, former Chairman of the Kerewan Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Malamin I.L. Bojang, the former chairman of the Kerewan Area Council, appeared again before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Kerewan Area Council Chairman Admits Failure to Address Procurement Irregularities
Malamin I.L. Bojang, former Chairman of the Kerewan Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
Malamin I.L. Bojang, who served as Chairman of the Kerewan Area Council from 2018 to 2023, has admitted before the Local Government Commission!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…