It could be recalled that the UTG filed an order of mandamus against the registrar of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal to mandate her to produce and bring before the High Court the record of proceedings in Suit No Kit /CS/235/24 which is the subject of the current appeal.
According to the reliefs of the UTG, the High Court cannot determine the appeal without the record of proceedings of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal transmitted.
That the UTG has tried all possible means to secure the records but this has proved abortive.
The UTG further stated that the registrar of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal is by law responsible for preparing and transmitting the records.
The briefs of the UTG indicated that the registrar has failed to transmit the records despite several demands.
The UTG further noted in their briefs that the High Court can compel the registrar of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal to transmit the records to assist in the expeditious determination of the appeal. Both
Dr. Gibba and Professor Njie filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that their dismissal, dated 27th November, 2024, was unlawful, unfair, malicious and repugnant to the principles of natural justice, which they argued constituted a breach of their employment contracts.
The case will continue on the 5th November, 2025.
