The
British High Commissioner to The Gambia, His Excellency David Morley has
welcomed the appointment of Mrs Mabel Agyemang as the new Chief Justice of The
Republic of The Gambia.
Mr Morley said that the UK Government regarded
the new Gambian Chief Justice as an experienced and independent minded Judge
and hoped that Mrs Agyemang, with the determined support of the Attorney
General, Mrs Amie Joof, would help restore the image of the Gambian judicial
system.
‘Mrs Agyemang has a great record as a
Commonwealth Judge and her appointment is an inspired one’ said Mr Morley.
Mr Morley added that the UK Government
applauded His Excellency President Jammeh for his choice of Chief Justice and
wished Mrs Agyemang the very best in her future endeavours. He further noted the widespread interest in,
and support for, Mrs Agyemang’s appointment from within The Gambia and across
the wider region.
