"Never Again Can We Have Dictatorship In The Gambia"
(TRRC) Boss Mr. Baba Galleh Jallow

By Ousman A. Marong


"Never again can we have dictatorship in The Gambia" said Mr. Baba Galleh Jallow Chairman for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC).

Mr. Jallow made this remarks on Tuesday in a press conference held in Tango's head office.
He said the mandate of the (TRRC) is "Never again can we have dictatorship in The Gambia".

He noted that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC) is a committee set up for restoring justice in the country after the raining over of the  authoritative rule by former president Yaya Jammeh.

He retorted that the "Truth and Reconciliation Commission is to identified victims of the gross human right violation under the ex-president Jammeh to be ensure justice they deserved as victims".

He said "people who were identified as victims of gross human right violations are to be invited to give their statements and testimonies about their experiences"

Many will see the (TRRC) as crucial component of the transition to full and free democracy in the country; he continued to add by saying despite some flaws; it is generally (although not universally).
He said section 14 B of the (TRRC) act is to set up the promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation among Gambians.

"The (TRRC) will be divided into various sections so as to help the job done ease; we will invite partners like Tango; Civil Society groups, lawyers, documentation; Community leaders and Religious leaders as well."
23 (E) of the TRRC act empowers us to act and get to the outreach people.

Mr. Jallow noted that "there are delay's coming from the government in distributing funds to the TRRC Committee; but quick to add that they are working hard on it and hopefully it will be done soon."

 

    Dr. Baba Galleh in the middle.
  (photo credit) Ousman A. Marong.