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 […]
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 […]
PUBLIC STATEMENT EFSCRJ Calls for the Establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission Today, December 9 is the International Anti-Corruption Day, designated by the United Nations in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption. The theme of the Day is, ‘Time to Tackle the Murky World of Climate Negotiations.’ The theme focuses on […]
PRESS STATEMENT In June 2024, the Alkamba Times published a story written by their correspondent Kebba Ansu Manneh alleging that the Minister of Environment Rohey John Manjang was involved in corruption. The report stated that, “Multiple sources in the country’s Lower River Region (LRR) have disclosed to TAT the involvement […]