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AG Chambers announces indictment of 3 senior government officials

blocktvgambia October 11, 2023
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The Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Justice have officially filed an indictment against three senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Health Promotion and Development Organization (HePDO). The individuals charged are Mr. Muhammadou Lamin Jaiteh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health; Mr. Balla Kandeh, Programme Manager of the Malaria Control Programme; and Mr. Omar Malleh Ceesay, Executive Director of HePDO.

According to the despatch, the charges brought against these individuals include a wide range of offenses, including official corruption, economic crimes, theft, forgery, and conspiracy, all of which are connected to the utilization of the 2018 Global Funds grant allocated to the Ministry of Health of The Gambia.

“The indictment serves as a significant step in the fight against corruption and the pursuit of justice and accountability within the public sector, particularly about the proper and transparent utilization of public funds.

Following an audit exercise, the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the Gambia Police Force, conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations, ensuring that due process and the principles of justice were upheld throughout the process.”

The Attorney General Chambers further said The upcoming legal proceedings will provide an opportunity for all parties involved to present their cases, and the accused individuals will be accorded their full legal rights and entitlements.
“The government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial legal process.”

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