WHAT THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE

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Clause 2 of the Draft Constitution of the Barrow administration states:

  • All sovereign power belongs to the people of The Gambia from whom all organs of government derive their authority and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution.
  • The people of The Gambia may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through democratically elected representatives.
  • Sovereign power under this Constitution is delegated by the people of The Gambia to the organs of Government which shall perform their functions in accordance with this Constitution.
  • The organs of Government shall exercise their delegated power and perform their functions in the name, and for the welfare and prosperity of the people of The Gambia.
  • The Local Government Authorities are an important institution of the State and shall exercise such powers as are conferred under this Constitution and any other law.
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