Deputy Speaker says Former Presidents Bill Will End Impunity

The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy Njie, has said the Former Presidents’ Bill which was passed on Monday will discourage impunity in The Gambia.

The controversial law was passed with the majority of the opposition members walking out.

The bill would establish an office of former president, which shall exist during the lifetime of the former president from the date of his or her ceasing to be president.

A few days before the bill was passed, political and human rights activist Pa Samba Jow said the bill would encourage impunity in The Gambia.

But according to Seedy Njie, in his contribution during the consideration of the bill, the new law will discourage sitting presidents from amassing ill-gotten wealth or fearing to leave office.

Source: The Standrard- Gambia