FPAC Flags Government’s Failure to Address Missing NDMA Funds and Documents
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of The Gambia’s National Assembly revealed that the Office of the Vice President has failed to provide updates on resolutions requiring the NDMA Director General to account for undelivered food items worth over D100 million and other financial discrepancies related to COVID-19 expenditures.
Gambia NAMs will Receive D81.8M for Clothing and Other Allowances in 2025
The National Assembly Members in The Gambia have been allocated a total budget of D81,840,000 for 2025, covering various allowances including residential, robing, telephone, house rent, sitting, car, constituency, clothing, and responsibility, with specific allocations for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, majority and minority leaders, and their deputies.
Most Gambians Disapprove of NAMs’ Performance, According to a Survey
An Afrobarometer survey reveals that 65% of Gambians disapprove of National Assembly Members’ performance, citing dissatisfaction with their rejection of a pro-democracy constitution, perceived self-serving actions, and a disconnect between public sentiment and parliamentary decisions.
Migration Activists are Urging Parliament to Review the Migration Deal with Spain Carefully
Germany-based Gambian migration activist Yahya Sonko has urged the National Assembly to thoroughly review the recent migration agreement between The Gambia and Spain, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the interests of Gambian citizens, particularly the youth, amid concerns over potential mass deportations and the effectiveness of previous migration-related initiatives.
