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Four Gambian local government chiefs suspended after inquiry

By , based on Kerr Fatou

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The Gambia’s Local Government Service Commission has suspended four CEOs of local councils following the findings of a government white paper. The sanctions concern officials targeted by the inquiry into local authorities, Kerr Fatou reports.

The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), the commission responsible for overseeing Gambian local government administration, has launched disciplinary proceedings against several municipal councils and sent suspension letters to their CEOs, notably in Banjul, Kerewan, Brikama and the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), according to Kerr Fatou.

The measure follows several steps concerning the management of local authorities. The LGSC notably identified financial irregularities at Banjul City Council on 30 October, while a Gambian lawyer criticised the delay in the report on local authorities and its follow-up on 6 November and its follow-up.

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