In a strongly worded statement, Lamin Tamba has called upon the government of President Adama Barrow to adhere to the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, which bans all commissions and legal proceedings against ex and serving presidents. Tamba emphasized that the Barrow administration violated the constitution and waste valuable time and resources in their pursuit of former President Yahya Jammeh.
“The 1997 constitution of the Republic of The Gambia bans all commissions and legal proceedings instigated against ex, and serving Presidents of The Gambia. The two provisions that ban such actions are expressed clearly in the 1997 Constitution,” Tamba stated. He pointed out that allegations against Jammeh remain unproven and highlighted Jammeh’s positive impact on the country during his tenure.
“Allegations leveled against President Jammeh haven’t been proven, and by majority accounts and evidence, President Jammeh is the best President Gambia has had so far,” Tamba argued. “You can’t compare him with Jawara and Barrow. Jammeh transformed Gambia positively in every way despite having many issues accused of him which, to date, have not been shown to involve Jammeh in the planning or the act.”
Tamba also praised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament for its commitment to seeking and supporting the truth. He called on ECOWAS to further their efforts by implementing the Joint Declaration on Gambia dated January 21, 2017, which advocates for Jammeh’s peaceful return to The Gambia as a respected ex-president.
“Well done ECOWAS Parliament. Only seek and support the truth! Jammeh has been wronged many times by the Barrow government,” Tamba stated. “ECOWAS should go the next step and implement the Joint Declaration on Gambia by quickly negotiating Jammeh’s peaceful return to The Gambia as a respected ex-President.”
Tamba’s statement underscores the ongoing debate over constitutional adherence and the treatment of former leaders in The Gambia. His call for a balanced approach that respects legal frameworks and diverse perspectives within Gambian society highlights the need for a fair and just resolution to these issues.
Lamin Tamba Calls for Constitutional Adherence and Jammeh’s Return

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