The
criminal appeal case involving eleven (11) United Democratic Party supporters
and the state could not proceed yesterday, before the Gambia Court of Appeal
presided over by Justice Adegoke, Justice Awa Bah and Justice Edrissa Mb’ai.
The
appellants are Lamin Sonko, Modou Touray, Lasana Beyai, Lamin Marong, Alhajie
Fatty, Nogot Njie, Fatoumatta Jawara, Fatou Camara, Kafu Bayo, Ebrima Jabang
and Modou Ngum.
They
were convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Mansakonko High
Court presided over by Justice Simeon A. Abi, after they were found guilty for
unlawful assembly, holding a procession without permit, conspiracy to commit
felony, among others.
During
the court sitting yesterday, the court observed that the appellants were not in
court, and no reason was given for their absence.
This
prompted the court to adjourn the matter until 28 November 2016 for mention.
