Former Officials Testify About Rohey Malick Lowe’s Grip on BCC Procurement – Foroyaa Newspaper

Former Officials Testify About Rohey Malick Lowe’s Grip on BCC Procurement – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Yankuba Jallow  In a public hearing before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, former senior officials at the Banjul City Council painted a troubling picture of how Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe allegedly ran the council like a personal empire—controlling procurement, influencing financial decisions, and sidelining key officials in ways that undermined accountability and violated established procedures. Both witne…

Former CEO, finance director accuse ministry of siding with Mayor in BCC disputes

Batchilly, who served as BCC CEO during a period marked by persistent tension and allegations of mismanagement, claimed the Ministry failed to act impartially and often reinforced the mayor's directives, even in cases where they breached proper procedures. “I am on oath. The Ministry used to side with the mayor,” Batchilly said, directly contradicting Mayor Lowe’s previous assertions that she was powerless and that the Ministry ignored her compl…