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2025-02-05
Lamin YFA Mboge, owner of Mbulmano Construction, testified at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, alleging he paid a bribe exceeding D100,000 to Kuntaur Area Council (KAC) officials after securing two contracts for borehole drilling. Mboge claimed that council officials demanded 40% of his contract's value, significantly impacting his ability to procure project materials. The money was reportedly given to Lamin Kujabi, the director of planning, for distribution among senior officials.
2025-02-04
The Gambia government's concession agreement with Turkish company Albayrak for the management of the Banjul Seaport and the development of a Deep Seaport in Sanyang has been marred by irregularities, according to an investigation by The Alkamba Times. The report raises concerns about the bidding process, Albayrak’s qualifications, and the government’s decision-making, with allegations that the contract was awarded despite Albayrak failing to meet all bid requirements. The investigation also reveals financial and managerial disputes within the Albayrak-Negmar Consortium, and allegations of corruption and mismanagement in Albayrak's past engagements in other African countries.
A Gambian contractor, Lamin Y.F.A. Mboge, has admitted to the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that he paid a bribe to officials of the Kuntaur Area Council after securing a government contract. Mboge, the proprietor of Mbulmano Construction, claimed that council officials demanded a bribe of 150,000 dalasi in relation to a borehole drilling contract, which he negotiated down to 100,000 dalasi. The Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate the financial and administrative operations of local councils, with the aim of improving transparency and accountability.