The
case involving twenty-four government officials could not proceed on 5 January
2017, at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court.
Magistrate
Kebba Baldeh, who is presiding over the case, was not present in court.
The
prosecuting officer, Sarja Sanyang, was also absent.
The
twenty-four accused persons and their lawyers were also not present in court.
The
accused were charged on two counts of neglect of official duty and abuse of
office, allegations they denied.
According
to judicial sources, the defence counsel and the prosecutor would be informed
as to when the case would be heard.
The
prosecutor is yet to present his first witness to testify.
