Clause 7 of the Gazetted Draft Constitution deals with the Supremacy of the Constitution and it states:
“(1) This Constitution is the supreme law of The Gambia and binds all persons, organs of government, State institutions, public enterprises and Local Government Authorities.
(2) A person shall not claim or exercise State authority except as authorised under this Constitution or legislation that is consistent with Constitution.
- The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by any person before a court and no court shall entertain such challenge.
- Any law that is inconsistent with this Constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency and any act or omission in contravention of this Constitution is invalid.”
