Local Government Service Commission Suspends Four Council CEOs Following White Paper Findings

Staff Writer

The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has initiated a sweeping disciplinary crackdown across the country’s local government administration, issuing formal suspension letters to Chief Executive Officers across multiple councils, including those of Banjul, Kerewan, Brikama, and the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC).

Kerr Fatou has learned that the chief executive officers of Banjul, Kerewan, Brikama, and the Kanifing Municipal Council have all received suspension letters following the government’s White Paper on the local government commission’s findings.

In letters dated November 6, 2026, and addressed to the CEOs, the LGSC announced their immediate suspension on half salary, citing recommendations contained in the government’s White Paper.

Among those affected are:

— Pa Sait Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing Municipal Council

— Modou Jonga, Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council

— Sainabou Martin Sonko, CEO of Kerewan Area Council

— Seedy K. Touray, CEO of Brikama Area Council

The official letters were signed by LGSC Secretary Mucktarr M.Y. Darboe on behalf of the Chairperson, formally notifying the officials of their immediate suspension on half salary pending comprehensive disciplinary, financial, and criminal investigations.