Anti-Corruption Commission Delayed as Cabinet Drops Nominee

Vice President Says Anti-Corruption Commission Delay Due to Integrity Concerns Over Nominee

By Kebba A.F. Touray Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has told the National Assembly that the delay in operationalising the Anti-Corruption Commission is due to the need to replace one of the approved nominees because of integrity and suitability concerns. The Vice President made the statement on Wednesday while responding to a question from Brikama North lawmaker Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe. Hon. Darboe asked the Vice President to explain the rea…

GOV'T TO REPLACE MANGA IN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION – The Standard Newspaper

By Tabora Bojang Almami Manga, who was among three people recently confirmed by the National Assembly to be commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission, is to be replaced in the body, according to Vice President Muhammed BS Jallow, in response to questions in the National Assembly yesterday. Manga, who is also an Assistant Commissioner of Police,  has  been the subject of  scrutiny by civic society members after  allegations that he acted un…

Anti-corruption Commission delayed as Cabinet drops nominee

Answering questions from Brikama North NAM and Minority Leader Alhagie S. Darboe during an oral question session at the National Assembly, the Vice President said the delay was linked to concerns surrounding one of the approved nominees. “I wish to inform this August Assembly that the delay in issuing the approval notice is due to the need to replace one of the three approved nominees in keeping with integrity and suitability standards set out i…