By: Fatou Krubally
Mr. Kebba Bojang, Assistant Secretary to the Janneh Commission, on Tuesday provided detailed testimony to the parliamentary committee, shedding light on the controversial tractor sales carried out under the commission’s supervision.
Mr. Bojang made a remote appearance before the Special Select Committee on the Sale and Disposal of Assets identified by the Janneh Commission.
Speaking via video call, Bojang outlined his professional and academic background before recounting his appointment to the commission as Assistant Secretary. He explained that his initial responsibilities were largely administrative, acting as a process server and facilitating correspondence under the direction of the first secretary, Mr. Alhaji Mamadi Kurang. Later, his role evolved to include oversight during asset sales.
Bojang clarified the commission’s chain of command, noting that all directives came from the secretary and the supervising commissioners, including Ms. Ramatoulie Sarr. He firmly denied claims that meetings concerning the tractor sales excluded her, stating, “I have never been in any meeting with either the Council or the Commissioners without Ms. Ramatoulie Sarr present.”
He described the preparation for the sales, which began with receiving a comprehensive inventory detailing 59 tractors and other assets slated for auction. Of these, 43 tractors were sold during the exercise, while 16 were reserved. Bojang explained that the tractors were initially under the custody of the Vehicle Control Unit and were supervised at various sites by police officers.
Addressing valuation concerns, Bojang noted that the prices listed in the inventory served as guidelines, but adjustments were occasionally made during the auctions to accommodate market realities. He stressed that any decision to accept bids below the suggested reserve price involved consultation with the commissioners. “We always reached out to the commissioners for guidance before proceeding with any sale that was below the expected value,” he said.
Bojang also confirmed that this exercise marked his first substantive role beyond administrative duties, highlighting the responsibility entrusted to him in leading a team during the sales process. He detailed visits to multiple sites, including Farato Farm and other distribution points, emphasizing that all actions were conducted under the commission’s supervision and with adherence to the processes outlined.
As the committee continues its inquiry, Bojang’s statements are expected to play a central role in determining whether the asset disposal process complied with established guidelines and legal frameworks.
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