Chief Justice Appointment Debate and the Need for Constitutional Clarity

Chief Justice Appointment Debate and the Need for Constitutional Clarity

The Gambia Bar Association’s (GBA) objection to the appointment of Mr. Edi M.O. Faal as Chief Justice has opened an important national conversation on constitutional compliance and the protection of judicial integrity. The GBA has stated that, after careful deliberation, its membership unanimously resolved that Mr. Faal does not meet the qualifications required under Section 139(2) of the Constitution for appointment to the office of Chief Justi…

BAR ASSOC SAYS EDI FAAL NOT CONSTITUTIONALLY QUALIFIED TO BE APPOINTED CHIEF JUSTICE – The Standard Newspaper

By Arret Jatta The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has made public its position on the reported appointment of Edi MO Faal as the new chief justice by declaring that Faal does not meet the constitutional qualifications for the position, raising fresh questions over the government’s reported choice for the country’s highest judicial office. In a press release issued yesterday, the GBA said its General Membership reached the unanimous decision during…

GBA resolution on proposed appointment of Chief Justice

Press Release The General Membership of The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Monday 6th July 2026 convened an Emergency General Meeting to consider the eligibility of Mr. Edi M.O. Faal for appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia. Following the deliberation, the General Membership unanimously resolved that Mr. Faal does not meet the qualification prescribed by section 139 (2) of the Constitution. The decision was reached after c…