The National Assembly Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh has recommended an investigation into the role played in the sales by former Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou.
Lawmakers are scrutinizing Tambadou’s role in the handling of Jammeh’s assets, including discrepancies in property sales reports and potential conflicts of interest.
Tambadou, who established the Janneh Commission to probe Jammeh’s wealth, has testified before the committee, clarifying procedural aspects of asset sales. However, concerns persist over transparency and accountability in the disposal process.
The committee’s probe follows public protests and civil society demands for transparency, with allegations of opaque transactions and undervaluation of Jammeh’s assets. The investigation aims to determine if due process was followed and if Tambadou’s actions warrant further scrutiny.
The report, which has drawn significant public attention, outlines the committee’s findings and recommendations following its review of how assets linked to the former leader were handled after his departure from office.
Among its key recommendations, the committee calls on the Executive to instruct the police to conduct criminal investigations under the supervision of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The proposed investigation would focus on the role of former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Abubacarr M. Tambadou.
According to the committee, the investigation should examine allegations including systematic and deliberate violations of the Public Finance Act 2014, abuse of office, and other possible economic crimes related to the management and disposal of Jammeh’s assets.
The committee further recommended that, if sufficient evidence is found, criminal proceedings should be initiated in line with the laws of The Gambia. The report is expected to generate debate among lawmakers and the public as authorities consider the next steps.
