President
Adama Barrow, speaking at a press conference on Saturday at his residence, said
he will officially announce his cabinet today.
Barrow
said all ministers to be appointed will declare their assets, just like he did
to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) before he contested for the 1st
December 2016 presidential election.
This,
he said, is done in the interest of transparency and accountability, adding
that it is a way of curbing corruption.
He
further stated that the number of cabinet ministers would remain the same. “No
extension is needed in that area,” he declared.
President
Barrow also said his government is really working hard to put in place
mechanisms that would control corruption.
He
added that The Gambia will rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The
Hague.
“All
Gambians outside are allowed to return home and start filling in positions
according to their capabilities, and all foreigners are invited to come and
invest in the country.”
All
workplaces and related avenues are going to be looked at, and there will be
recommendations so that the best decisions are taken in the interest and for
the development of the country, he said.
President
Barrow also announced that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Ousman
Bargie, will maintain in his position, to continue to advise the President, for
the time being.
