Saturday May 17, 2025

Government Reveals Sales Of Jammeh’s Seized Assets

The Gambian government has disclosed details of over GMD1.24 billion in seized assets from ex-President Yahya Jammeh after protests and calls for transparency in the liquidation process.

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The Gambian government has released an inventory of assets seized from exiled former President Yahya Jammeh, valued at over GMD1.24 billion (approximately $17 million).

On May 9, 2025, the Ministry of Justice disclosed details about various liquidated assets, including shares in Gam Petroleum and real estate sales.

Initially, information on buyers was limited, leading to public suspicions and protests by The Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), which arrested 27 members.

In response to public outcry, the government committed to providing more transparency regarding the asset sales and the buyers. The APRC party has raised concerns about undervalued sales and called for greater transparency in the sales process.

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