National Assembly Watch-The Gambia

A @CRPDgm initiative that tracks and monitors the activities of the National Assembly of The 🇬🇲 and provide relevant analysis for public use and engagement

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We are excited to share the first edition of our #NationalAssembly scorecard with 🔑 highlights from the 6️⃣th legislature.

Here you will access information on major milestones inform The #Gambia’s law makers.

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The government plans to spend GMD 13.5 billion on the National Debt Service for 2026, which accounts for 30% of the budget. This amount is up 22% from 2025.

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On Friday, 31st October 2025, The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs have officially laid before the National Assembly the draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2026 fiscal year.

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The report will be published by the Auditor General for public consumption, said the speaker.

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Finance Minister Seedy M. Keita has tabled before the National Assembly the Auditor General’s report on the audited financial statements of the Central Government for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 for further scrutiny.

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Among the key provisions in the bill is an increase in political party registration fees, raising the amount from D1 million to D2 million.

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The National Assembly has passed the Election Bill 2025 after its third reading, which was tabled by the Minister of Higher Education, Prof. Gomez, on behalf of the Minister of Justice. The bill was approved with 23 votes in favor and 14 against.

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The first reading of the National Assembly Salaries and Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was tabled by nominated member Hon. Kebba Lang Fofana, who is expected to move a motion for the bill’s second reading in subsequent sittings of the National Assembly.

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legislative process. In a strong statement, he announced that lawmakers who abandon sessions after signing the attendance sheet will soon face public exposure, as part of an effort to enforce accountability and restore discipline within the assembly.

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Yesterday during the session,
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Fabakary Tomobong Jatta, has issued a stern warning to lawmakers who repeatedly fail to attend parliamentary sittings, emphasizing that such conduct undermines the integrity and effectiveness of the

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He pointed out that the slaughtering of the 400 cattle was either carried out by or can be attributed to GLMA's failure to adhere to the orders issued by the High Court on May 22, 2017.

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The Chairperson of the Select Committee, Hon. AbdoulieCeesay, accused GLMA of negligence, citing their failure to implement a court order.

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will be accepted. It underscores the authority of the committee, stating that any disrespect or challenge to its authority will be dealt with according to the law.

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GILMA was scheduled to give a statement on the 17th for an investigation, but after receiving another summons, they mistakenly thought both were the same and missed the appointment. Mamadou Darboe, the director of GLMA appearing before the special committee, submitted an apology

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letter, which was accepted by the Chairperson of the special committee, Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay. He was instructed to review the statement today and appear for testimony tomorrow. The committee emphasizes the importance of adhering to notices and warns that no further excuses

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GILMA was scheduled to give a statement on the 17th for an investigation, but after receiving another summons, they mistakenly thought both were the same and missed the appointment. Mamadou Darboe, the director of GLMA appearing before the special committee, submitted an apology

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Kurang stated that these accountants did very little or no material work before their departure, and that the work was essentially completed by Gambian accountants.

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Another notable point from Kurang’s testimony was the arrival of forensic accountants from an American firm. They reportedly worked with the Lead Counsel and were paid $1,500 per hour from funds donated by an American foundation.

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Kurang justified his actions by emphasizing that the sales were conducted through open auctions, and the tractor was sold to the highest bidder.

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When asked about the huge profits he made on some of the tractors above the reserve price, Kurang said:
"I sold a tractor for D1, 250,000 paid by Jah oil in an open auction. The reserved price for that tractor was set at D75, 000 by a valuator appointed by the Commission.

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And the commissioners wanted to rebuke me for making such a large profit. There were a few occasions where I sold tractors well above the reserve price, which led to heated debates with the commissioners."