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NAMs reject new Local Government Bill 

Dec 20, 2023, 11:48 AM | Article By: Fatima Singateh

Lawmakers yesterday rejected the Local Government Bill introduced by Hon. Yahya Sanyang, the legislator for Latrikunda Sabiji.

The bill seeks to give nominated councilors voting rights as opposed to the 2002 Local Government Act to ensure that the interest of all Gambians is represented in the Local Government. 

However, Bill could not make it to the second reading with 17 members voting for it while 27 voted against it.