President Adama Barrow will address the nation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in what is expected to be a pivotal moment regarding the long-standing Janneh Commission report, the Ministry of Information has announced.
The address comes on the heels of an emergency Cabinet meeting convened and chaired by the President on Tuesday, May 13. The closed-door session, which brought together government ministers, focused exclusively on the government’s position and response to matters arising from the Janneh Commission findings.
While no official details were released about the outcome of the Cabinet meeting, the President’s decision to speak directly to the nation signals the gravity of the issue. The Janneh Commission, formally established to investigate the financial dealings of former President Yahya Jammeh and his close associates, unearthed widespread misappropriation of state resources and recommended significant legal and administrative actions.
Since the release of the Commission’s report, public debate has intensified over the pace and scope of implementation, including asset recoveries and accountability measures. Calls for justice and restitution have grown louder from civil society groups and political stakeholders.
President Barrow’s national address is expected to clarify the government’s position on the Commission’s recommendations, detail steps already taken or planned, and address mounting concerns over delays in enforcement.
The address is scheduled for broadcast on national television and radio.
