Mayor Bensouda Grilled Over KMC's Compliance with Financial Regulations

Mayor Bensouda Grilled Over KMC's Compliance with Financial Regulations

By: Kemo Kanyi The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) on Monday. Appearing before the commission, he was questioned about KMC’s adherence to the Financial Manual in managing its financial operations. The Chairperson of the Commission, Jainaba Bah, referenced Section 36 of the Financial Manual, which states that the Auditor General must ensure that cou…

Mayor Bensouda Says Financial Manual For Local Government Councils is a Policy Document, but Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez Disagreed – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Yankuba Jallow  Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on Monday, 25 August 2025 appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, where his testimony generated a sustained exchange with Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez over the status of the Financial Manual that guides councils across the country. Bensouda, a resident of Bakoteh, has served as Mayor of the KMC from May 2018 to May 2023 and was re-elected for another…

Mayor Bensouda defends role as KMC faces financial scrutiny

Bensouda, who has served as mayor since 2018, faced lead counsel Patrick Gomez on issues ranging from financial oversight, procurement irregularities, and audit queries to the interpretation of the Local Government Act and the financial manual that guides councils. In his testimony, the mayor explained that the KMC has 19 councillors and seven committees, including finance, agriculture, and the local government accounts committee among others. H…