President Adama Barrow has received the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into local government councils, with authorities promising reforms to improve transparency and protect public funds.
The report was handed over at State House in Banjul after a three-year investigation into the operations of councils and related institutions across the country.
According to Commission Chairperson Jainaba Bah, investigators examined finances, land management, staffing, procurement and governance systems. The inquiry also heard testimony from hundreds of witnesses, including council officials, contractors and revenue collectors.
The commission found that many institutions ignored existing procedures, weakening accountability and exposing public resources to misuse.
President Barrow said the findings would help strengthen decentralization and improve the management of public resources. He assured Gambians that the government would address the weaknesses identified and enforce the commission’s recommendations to rebuild public trust.
