ARE THOSE WHOSE PROPERTIES ARE BEING DOMOLISHED BEING COMPENSATED BY OIC

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According to section 22 of the Constitution,

“(1) No property of any description shall be taken possession of compulsorily, and. no right over or interest in any such property shall be acquired compulsorily in any part of The Gambia, except where the following conditions are satisfied –

(c) provision is made by law applicable to that taking of possession or acquisition –

i) for the prompt payment of adequate compensation;”

 The Constitution talks about the prompt payment of adequate compensation. Foroyaa will continue to monitor the compensation scheme for the property owners.