He replaced Justice Ali Nawaz Chowhan, who was sacked on Tuesday.
In the same vein, sources confirmed to this paper that Justice Edrissa Fafa M’bai, who was removed recently as a high court judge, has been reappointed as acting president of the Gambia Court of Appeal.
When contacted, Justice M’bai confirmed his appointment, saying: “I have received my appointment letter as acting president of The Gambia Court of Appeal.”
It would be recalled that Justice M’bai has served in various capacities in the judiciary.