President
Adama Barrow has appointed two new High Court judges this week, following
recommendations from The Gambia’s Judiciary Service Commission.
The
elevation of Justices Zainab Jawara Alami and Sainabou Wadda Cisse to the
nation’s highest court follows the appointment of six other High Court judges
in mid-May, making this four female judiciary appointments by Mr. Barrow.
President
Barrow said: “In the past, the bench has been predominantly occupied by men.
Therefore, I am particularly delighted to note that the number of women joining
the bench is now on the increase.”
Mr.
Barrow called on the new appointees to honestly contribute their quota to the
advancement and the strengthening of the country’s justice system in order to
build its lost image.
He
stressed this was critical for the judiciary to regain public confidence, this
in itself an important benchmark for attracting domestic and foreign direct
investment. He said that private and
public sector investment was the foundation for rapid socio economic
development for any nation.
The
president explained that his administration had inherited a broken economy and
weak institutions, which was affecting its immediate capacity to deliver
services to the public as quickly as desired. He however emphasized that all
steps were being taken to fast-track development across the board.
He
said: “I feel encouraged and hopeful whenever I welcome highly skilled and
dedicated Gambians like you willing to take up position of responsibility in
government. This serves my slogan “Gambia is back”.
State House press
