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toubab1020
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2009 : 22:53:57
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A very big cleanup is necessary, maybe the Electric broom has recharged batteries and can work wonders
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/two-more-judicial-officials-charged
Again a sad and distressing story of the all too prevelent problem in Gambian everyday life,read the full sorry story:
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Barely a fortnight after three senior judicial officials were arraigned for alleged theft, yesterday police brought another two senior judicial officials, namely Pa Modou Njie and Alhagie ML Sonko.
The two were arraigned at the Banjul Magistrates' Court before Principal Magistrate Emmanuel Nkea, charged with stealing by servant or clerk. Both denied the charge.
According to the particulars of offence, between the year 2005 to 2009, at the Sheriff Division of the High Court, being a civil servant, the accused Pa Modou Njie allegedly stole an amount of 1000 dollars, being the property of The Gambia government.
For Alhagie ML Sonko, between the year 2005 to 2009, at the Sheriff Division of High Court, being a civil servant allegedly stole an amount of D1, 215,000 and 900 pound sterling, being the property of The Gambia government.
Meanwhile, Alhagie ML Sonko was granted a court bail in the sum of D2M (two millions Dalasi) with two Gambian sureties, all of whom must have a landed property within the Greater Banjul Area. He was also ordered to deposit his travelling documents with the court.
While Pa Modou Njie was also granted a court bail in the sum of D200, 000 (two hundred thousand Dalasi) with two Gambian Sureties, all of them must have a landed property within the Greater Banjul Area. He was also ordered to deposit his travelling documents with the court.
Lawyer Abdoulie Sissoho represented Alhagie ML Sonko.
The case was adjourned to 23rd December 2009.
Author: Bakary Samateh
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
12314 Posts |
Posted - 15 Dec 2009 : 16:42:40
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No Comments ? (read by 44 people) |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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shaka
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Posted - 15 Dec 2009 : 19:43:05
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| Have you run out of comments Toubab? I am just wondering if the Gambia government have ever heard of auditing and auditors. Regular auditing and an enhancement of internal auditing systems in government departments will go a long way to address this web of corruption. What a bunch of clueless imbeciles at the helm of government. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 15 Dec 2009 : 22:47:19
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Not at all Shaka but everyone else except you appear to have, I should have thought that this would be almost earth shattering news that court officers have been put on trial for stealing.
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Originally posted by shaka
Have you run out of comments Toubab? I am just wondering if the Gambia government have ever heard of auditing and auditors. Regular auditing and an enhancement of internal auditing systems in government departments will go a long way to address this web of corruption. What a bunch of clueless imbeciles at the helm of government.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 07:47:22
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| I can't wait for these trials. Meanwhile I anticipate a "not guilty verdict" in the case of both judges... |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 11:21:13
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What an interesting posting Kay, could you expand a little ? 
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Originally posted by kayjatta
I can't wait for these trials. Meanwhile I anticipate a "not guilty verdict" in the case of both judges...
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 12:18:12
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Originally posted by toubab1020
What an interesting posting Kay, could you expand a little ?
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Originally posted by kayjatta
I can't wait for these trials. Meanwhile I anticipate a "not guilty verdict" in the case of both judges...
Apart from the quality of the defense (legal representation by the best lawyers) they-the two judges- will have; there will also be jurisdictional/separation of powers issues, and the fact that these are judges. Unless they are stupid, they should be able to have covered their tracks adequately...
But of course, all these depend on the assumption that there will be a fair trial. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Dec 2009 : 12:43:17
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I see I will press you no more 
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Originally posted by kayjatta
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Originally posted by toubab1020
What an interesting posting Kay, could you expand a little ?
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Originally posted by kayjatta
I can't wait for these trials. Meanwhile I anticipate a "not guilty verdict" in the case of both judges...
Apart from the quality of the defense (legal representation by the best lawyers) they-the two judges- will have; there will also be jurisdictional/separation of powers issues, and the fact that these are judges. Unless they are stupid, they should be able to have covered their tracks adequately...
But of course, all these depend on the assumption that there will be a fair trial.
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