The Status Of Gifts To The Presidency
As The Gambia embarks on constitutional reform the issue of official gifts to the executive in particular and all representatives in general should be...
Controversy Surrounding The Pardoning Of Prisoners
In commemoration of the feast of Idul Adha commonly referred to as Tobaski, the President of the Republic pardoned seven prisoners.
The press release reads:
"The...
Do Public Servants Have Rights?
In new Gambia the courts and office of Ombudsman are empowered to protect the rights of public servants. According to section 169 (2) of...
The Executive Needs Debriefing
After each press conference the executive should conduct an assessment and evaluation of its performance in order to indicate the way forward.
The answers given...
The Seat Of The Presidency, A Hot Seat
The expression of divergent views and dissenting opinions from the angle of the media, the people and the executive should always be characterised by...
The Presidency And The Critics
Divergent views and dissenting opinions are likely to emerge, as the citizens listen to the questions posed and answers given during the press conference...
The Best Practice For Public Appointments
Currently there are questions being raised about appointments in the newly established Commissions which are supposed to serve as the path breakers for founding...
When Will The IEC Conduct Its Next Registration Of Voters?
The unfortunate thing is that many people who had attained the age of 18 in 2016, 2017 and 2018 could not exercise their right...
The Accountability Of The State To The Media In Action
The press release from the Office of the Chief Justice confirms the importance of state institutions displaying their integrity by accepting the dictates of...
The Supremacy Of The Constitution Over The Armed Forces Act
The Armed Forces Act was enacted in 1985 and has gone through some amendments. The detention of members of the Armed Forces under the...
What Should Be The Relation Between State Security And Party Security?
The Constitution is very clear on the issue of state security. Section 178 of the Constitution states,
“(1) There shall be a Police Force of...
Are The Transitional Commissions Priorities?
Most Gambians who were committed to electoral reform and political change were united in promoting constitutional and legal reform, protection of fundamental rights and...
The Select Committee On Local Government And The Ombudsman And The...
It is important for the general public to have an understanding of the work of the committees of the National Assembly. A National Assembly...
Oversight Role Of The National Assembly
It is becoming increasingly evident to the media houses that the National Assembly is strengthening its oversight role. Journalists can see officials from the...
The Purpose Of A Coroner’s Inquest
The Coroner’s Act is designed to enable a state to gather evidence on the case of the death of person who is in the...
President Barrow To Address The National Assembly In September
Section 77 subsection (1) of the Constitution states:
“The President shall at least once in each year attend a sitting of the National Assembly and...
Why Was The Inquest On The Faraba Banta Deaths Done In...
Transparency is an aid to justice. That is why public hearing is given preference over hearing in camera. The public is able to see...
President Barrow Dilates On Police/People Relation
Throughout his tour President Barrow could be visibly seen to have particular interest in law enforcement in the country, probably because of the one...
Are The Commissions Fully Funded?
The key commissions were designed to be the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) and the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC). One would have anticipated...
The President And The National Assembly Vehicles
The budget for the 2018 financial year of 19.7 billion dalasis comes from taxes, non-tax revenue, grants and budget support. It is important for...
