George Sonko replaces recently retired chief, Fabakary Nana Sonko.
George Sonko had previously served in this capacity after his election victory in the 1980s. As chief of Lower Nuimi, George held the chieftaincy for over a decade until the July, 22nd, 1994 coup when former President Yaya Jammeh relieved him of his duties.
Chief George Sonko re assumes this role with a wealth of experience and The Gambia government envisages a very smooth transition for the new chief and an amicable working relationship with his constituents.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has predicted that the expected above normal rainfall this season may lead to flooding, particularly over the NBR, URR, WR regions and Greater Banjul Area (GBA).
Lt. Colonel Amadou Bojang of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and former commander of ‘Operation Bulldozer’ yesterday testified before the TRRC, blaming former President Yahya Jammeh for being responsible for the demise of his son.
State House, Banjul, 16 October 2021: His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared, Tuesday, 19 October 2021 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of ‘Maulud Nabi’, locally known as “GAMO”, which will take place on the night of the 18th of October 2021.
Borry S. Touray, a seasoned lawyer and a victim of former President Yahya Jammeh, yesterday appeared before the TRRC, recounting a wide range of issues ranging from how Jammeh used the Ministry of Justice, judiciary, the police, and other security agencies to cling onto power.
