Gambia: “No Major Payment Was Made Without Mayor’s Knowledge” –

By: Fatou Krubally

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Banjul City Council (BCC), Mustapha Bachily, has strongly rejected claims that key decisions and financial transactions were made without the mayor’s knowledge during his tenure.

Testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Mr. Bachily said morning briefings with senior staff and the mayor were also routine to ensure transparency and that all major payments and council decisions were made with the mayor…