The government has suspended four Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of local government authorities on half salary pending further investigations following the findings of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
The affected officials are Pa Sait Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer of Kanifing Municipal Council; Modou Jonga of Banjul City Council; Sainabou Martin Sonko of Kerewan Area Council; and Seedy K. Touray of Brikama Area Council.
In letters dated November 6, 2026, the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) formally notified the officials of their immediate suspension on 50% of their salaries, in line with recommendations contained in the governmentโs White Paper on the Commission of Inquiry findings.
The letters, signed by LGSC Secretary Mucktarr M.Y. Darboe on behalf of the Chairperson, stated that the suspensions would remain in effect pending comprehensive disciplinary, financial and criminal investigations.
The development follows the governmentโs response to the findings of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, which examined matters relating to the operations of local government authorities.
The suspensions do not constitute dismissals, as the affected officials will continue to receive half of their salaries while the investigations proceed.
