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| Momodou |
Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 19:50:17
Governors of Jammeh regime Sacked
Friday, February 03, 2017
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/governors-of-jammeh-regime-sacked
 Reliable source has informed this paper that all governors who were appointed by the former regime have had their appointments terminated yesterday.
The governors removed from their posts with effect from yesterday are: Lamin Queen Jammeh of North Bank Region, Aminata Sifai Hydara of West Coast Region, Salifu Puye of Lower River Region, Omar Ceesay of Upper River Region and Omar Khan of Central River Region.
Their successors are yet to be made known to this paper.
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| Momodou |
Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 19:54:25
REGIONAL GOVERNORS REACT TO THEIR DISMISSAL
By Abdoulai G. Dibba
Foroyaa: February 7, 2017
http://www.foroyaa.gm/archives/14290
 Following the announcement of the dismissal of the governors in the five regions of the Gambia, this reporter contacted them to feel their pulse on the issue.
According to Ex-Governor Omar Sompo Ceesay, he is yet to receive a hard copy of his letter of termination which he said was sent to him through his email as he is still unable to access it.
However, Mr. Ceesay said he was informed by a colleague who read the text of the letter to him, adding that the said letter states among other things that the PMO concurs with an executive directive “hereby relieve you of the position of Governor with effective from February 2”.
Reacting to the termination, the URR ex-governor said he received the termination in good faith.
For his part, Omar Khan, the former governor for Central River Region confirmed his dismissal and was quick to add that he is yet to receive his termination letter from the ministry of land and regional administration.
Mr. Khan said he has already handed over and is currently in the Kombos and would give his reaction if he receives the letter.
Siffaye Hydara, the former governor of West Coast confirms receiving her letter, adding that she accepts it in good faith.
As for the former governor of the North Bank Region, he also confirms receiving his termination letter. Lamin Queen Jammeh said he is disappointed with the move which came after they have already congratulated the president and pledged to work with him. He said the minimum expectation from the Government was that they will consolidate democracy and respect the rule of law.
“But to my disappointment, we receive letter of dismissal relying on executive directive,” said Queen Jammeh.
Up to the time of going to press, the ex-governor of Lower River Region, Salifu Puye, could not be reached. |
| Momodou |
Posted - 07 Feb 2017 : 19:51:25
WILL COALITION POLITICAL APPOINTEES REPLACE THE APRC APPOINTED GOVERNORS?
Foroyaa: February 7, 2017
http://www.foroyaa.gm/archives/14296
The country has gone through peaceful political transition. Institutions are gradually changing. One of the main institutions is connected to regional administration.
Governors were appointed to serve both administrative and political functions under the past political dispensations. Many people are wondering who will be the governors under Barrow’s administration.
Reliable information reveals that political appointments will not be relied on to fill the office of governor. Civil service administrators who may already be serving as deputy permanent secretaries are likely to be deployed to function as regional governors and the Local Government Act is likely to be amended to eliminate the political functions of governors under the past regime.
The members of the public should open their eyes and gauge who the appointees are and how they carry out their functions under the new dispensation.
President Barrow is elected under an independent ticket to ensure that there is a separation between party and state. Will this happen as envisaged? The future will tell. |
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