Ex-BAC Chairman Sonko Grilled Over Unaccounted Funds At Council – The Standard Newspaper

Councillor Sheriffo Bai Sonko Linked to Controversial 5C Deal with Brikama Area Council  – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Yankuba Jallow  Sheriffo Sonko, who served as Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) from May 2018 to May 2023, has come under scrutiny before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry over a controversial revenue digitization contract with 5C Energy and a series of procurement and financial management lapses during his tenure.  Testifying on the 5C Energy deal, the witness revealed that revenue collection at BAC was low when he assumed …

Former BAC chairman grilled over missing millions during his tenure

Sonko, during his testimony stated that although he was the chairperson of the council, financial decisions were primarily taken by the CEO and the finance director. He claimed most of the council's expenditures were never discussed with him. “Most of the spending were not discussed with me,” he told Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, adding that the “nature of the council” allowed the CEO and the finance director to operate independently without a thr…

Ex-BAC Chairman Sonko Grilled Over Unaccounted Funds At Council – The Standard Newspaper

By Arret Jatta Sheriffo Sonko, the former chairman of Brikama Area Council (BAC), yesterday testified at the Local Government Commission Inquiry, shedding light on financial irregularities during his tenureLead Counsel Gomez highlighted that a total amount of D1,446,769 of unaccounted funds would be his focus, but he began by questioning Sonko about the decision-making process in council, particularly regarding finance.“Who has authority to do w…