Gambia: Council Director Confirms Poor Records, Procurement Lapses Before LG Commission –

By: Fatou Krubally

Kerewan Area Council’s Administrative Director has acknowledged significant gaps in record-keeping and weaknesses in procurement processes, particularly involving donor-funded projects over recent years.

Testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Saihou Jawara revealed that from 2018 to 2023, the council struggled to maintain comprehensive documentation of its projects and procurement activities. He admitted that vital records, including…