Gambia: Govt Expresses Concern Over Alleged Unauthorised Sales of Govt Lands in Batokunku,Tanji

Gambia: Govt Expresses Concern Over Alleged Unauthorised Sales of Govt Lands in Batokunku,Tanji

The government has expressed concerns over the alleged authorised sales of its lands in Batokunkou and Tanji as reports alleged the Alkalos of perpetrating the practice, says a press release shared with Foroyaa on Tuesday.

Lands Ministry launches probe into illegal sale of state lands in WCR

According to a statement issued on 8th October 2025, the ministry received credible reports implicating the two traditional leaders in the sale of government-owned lands within the Batokunku and Tanji layouts. It recalled that both Alkalolu had previously been cautioned through an official warning letter and a public statement released last year over similar activities. In light of the renewed allegations, the Honourable Minister has suspended t…

The Growing Menace Of Illegal Land Sales – The Standard Newspaper

The recent suspension of two Alkalos for their suspected involvement in illegal land sales has once again brought to light a festering problem that threatens the integrity of land administration in The Gambia. Reports of individuals and groups unlawfully selling lands that do not belong to them have become disturbingly frequent. This alarming trend not only undermines public trust in local governance but also endangers the livelihoods of ordinar…

Government Expresses Concern over Alleged Unauthorised Sales of  Gov't Lands in Batokunku,Tanji – Foroyaa Newspaper

The government has expressed concerns over the alleged authorised sales of its lands in Batokunkou and Tanji as reports alleged the Alkalos of perpetrating the practice, says a press release shared with Foroyaa on Tuesday. Below is the full statement:“The Ministry for Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs wishes to express its deep concern over recent reports of alleged unauthorized sales of government lands by certain Alkalolu withi…

Gov't To Dig into Illegal Sale Of Lands in Batokunku and Tanji

By Kemo Kanyi The Gambian Government will soon set up a task force to investigate the alleged illegal sale of government lands by the Alkalolu (Village heads) of Batokunku and Tanji Layouts. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Lands and Regional Government expressed deep concern over recent reports linked to the allegations directed at the two local authorities. “The Hon. Minister has received reports that the Alkalolu of Batok…