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Momodou
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 Posted - 11 Sep 2025 : 12:03:41
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Media Release
President Barrow Effects Changes in Cabinet
State House, Banjul, 10th September 2025: His Excellency, Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, acting in accordance with sections 71 (1) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia has, with immediate effect, reassigned Honourable Baboucar Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment to the Ministry of Defence.
In the same vein, President Barrow has appointed Mr. Modou Ceesay, Auditor General as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment.
In a related development, Mr. Cherno Amadou Sowe, Director of Internal Audit is appointed as Auditor General and Mr. Masireh K. Drammeh Acting Director of Internal Audit.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 11 Sep 2025 : 16:09:34
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Auditor General Modou Ceesay Declines Cabinet Appointment, Reaffirms Commitment to Oversight Role
Gambiaj.com - (Banjul, The Gambia) – Auditor General Modou Ceesay has turned down his appointment as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, reaffirming his commitment to continue leading the National Audit Office (NAO).
In a statement issued Thursday, Ceesay confirmed that he had “officially responded and respectfully declined” the offer from the Office of the President. The announcement came just hours after President Adama Barrow’s minor cabinet reshuffle, which sought to bring new leadership into key ministries and oversight institutions.
Ceesay said his decision was guided by his dedication to serving as Auditor General, a constitutional role that places him at the center of public sector auditing and financial accountability.
He stressed his commitment to “diligently executing the functions conferred on him by the Constitution of The Gambia, to improve the lives of citizens through public sector auditing.”
He further appealed for support from stakeholders in strengthening the country’s public financial management system, describing collective efforts as crucial to achieving better transparency and accountability... Full Story Here#128071;#128071;
https://gambiaj.com/auditor-general-modou-ceesay-declines-cabinet-appointment-reaffirms-commitment-to-oversight-role/ |
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Momodou
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Posted - 12 Sep 2025 : 05:05:27
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Abuse of Office: Unconstitutional Removal of the Auditor General!
By Ndey Jobarteh
President Barrow’s attempt at removing the Auditor General from office under the blatant disguise of a move to a Ministerial portfolio is ILLEGAL and UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
The 1997 Constitution is very clear:
Section 159: The Auditor General
159(1): There shall be an Auditor General of the public accounts of The Gambia who shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Public Service Commission.
159(2): The Auditor General shall not be removed from office except for inability to perform the functions of his or her office (whether from infirmity of body or mind or any other cause) or for misbehavior, and shall not be removed save in accordance with the provisions of this section.
159(3): The Auditor General may be removed from office by the President only after the question of his or her removal has been referred to a tribunal appointed by the President and the tribunal has recommended his or her removal.
In addition to the above there is The National Audit Office Act, 2015 – Section 5(1): “The Auditor General shall hold office for a term not exceeding nine years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.”
National Audit Office Act, 2015 – Section 5(6): “The Auditor General shall not be removed from office except for inability to perform the functions of his or her office, misbehaviour, or incompetence — and removal shall follow the procedures laid out under this Act.”
The Auditor General can only be removed for incapacity, incompetence or misbehavior.
Even then, as per the Act the President must set up an independent tribunal to investigate and recommend removal.
The President for what ever reason cannot remove the Auditor General at whim.
In bypassing due process, President Barrow has:
Violated the Constitution!!
Undermined the independence of the National Audit Office.
Attacked accountability and strengthened corruption.
This is not just bad Governance, this is abuse of power laced with total disregard for the Constitution and an Act of Parliament. We must collectively reject this blatant abuse of power and demand the reinstatement of the Auditor General in line with the Constitution.
Mr President, you cannot violate the Constitution and not risk impeachment.
Mr President these reckless actions are a recipe for impeachment. Actions have consequencies.
The Gambia National Assembly
Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia
National Human Rights Commission, The Gambia
Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice |
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