PUBLIC STATEMENT We have received with deep concern the news of the takeover of the Banjul Port by the Turkish company, Albayrak effectively on 14 February 2025 under a concession agreement between the Gambia Ports Authority and the company. We consider this concession to be illegal which also constitutes a […]
PUBLIC STATEMENT As the Gambia gears for a massive Independence celebration to cost millions, EFSCRJ hereby raises deep concerns at the incidence of widespread mismanagement of public funds, corruption, and abuse of office by public institutions and officials. These concerns are informed by the Government of the Gambia 2020 Audit […]
In seven days, Gambians will be marking 18th February as the 60th Independence Day. The Government will be spending millions of dalasi to celebrate the day in grand style. In the first place, EFSCRJ holds that the actual date of independence of the Gambia is 24 April 1970. We hold […]
PUBLIC STATEMENT The President of The Gambia holds a pivotal role in combating corruption, as mandated by the Constitution. The executive power is vested in the President, who is required to exercise this power either directly or through the Vice-President, Ministers, or officers responsible to them. The Constitution explicitly addresses […]