According to section 226 of the 1997 Constitution, the Constitution (Promulgation) Bill, 2024 have to be published twice in the Gazette before it is introduced in the National Assembly. The first publication will have to last for no less than three months and the second publication for no less than ten days after the first.
On 14th August, 2024 the Bill was published for the first time. The second publication will come in the middle of November. According to the National Assembly Agenda for the next session, the Bill is to be introduced for the first reading on 27th November, 2024.
Foroyaa will continue to follow the Constitution Promulgation process. Those who want clarity on this matter may wish to read ‘Constitution Building Socioeconomic Challenges in The Gambia’ by Halifa Sallah.
