Janneh Commission

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The Janneh Commission (officially: Commission of Inquiry Into the Financial Activities of Public Bodies, Enterprises and Offices as Regards Their Dealings with Former President Yahya AJJ Jammeh and Connected Matters ) was a committee of inquiry to investigate the financial activities of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh , who ruled the Gambia from 1994 to January 2017. The committee existed from July 2017 to 2019 and was chaired by Sourahata B. Semega-Janneh . The final report of the committee was followed by government sanctions against around three dozen people.

Facility

The swearing-in of the members of the committee of inquiry took place on July 13, 2017 by President Adama Barrow . The area of ​​responsibility extended to all financial activities of state authorities and companies under Yahya Jammeh . The mandate initially extended over three months.

Members

position Surname Remarks
Chairman
(Chairman) 		Sourahata B. Semega-Janneh jurist
Members
( Members ) 		Bai Mass Saine Manager of Standard Chartered Bank , son of the former head of the NIA intelligence service , Lamin Saine
Abeosy George (Aboisseh George)
Principal Attorney
( Lead Counsel ) 		Amie Bensouda Lawyer and politician
Secretary
( Secretary ) 		Mamadi Kurang ( until July 2018 ) Kurang accused Bensouda of misconduct in her office. Since the allegations, according to Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou, were unfounded, he was subsequently released.
Ramatoulie Sarr ( from July 2018 ) previously Deputy State Secretary in the Ministry of Justice

Examination results and reactions

On March 29, 2019, the committee of inquiry presented the results to President Adama Barrow. The results of the investigation were only presented to the public a few months later, on September 13, 2019.

A total of 38 close associates were named and their activities explained. As a result, the people concerned were sanctioned by the government.

The US welcomed the publication of the report and offered assistance in tracking financial transactions.

Name and position Measure / response Remarks
Yahya Jammeh , President 1996 to January 2017 Confiscation of property, lifelong ban on office, indictments in court. Acquisition of public funds of at least one billion dalasi, as well as $ 260 million and 281 real estate.
Zineb Jammeh , wife of Yahya Jammeh and first lady Theft and appropriation of 3.3 million dalasi and $ 2 million public funds.
Sulayman Badjie (also Saul Badjie or Karafa Bojang ), general Confiscation of property, lifelong ban on office, indictments in court. Badjie is believed to have been Jammeh's closest confidante. He accompanied Jammeh into exile.
Isatou Njie Saidy , Vice President 1997 to January 2017 Ban on office for five years, confiscation of two properties, fine. Saidy is said to be owed a sum of 11,700 dalasi and $ 3,800.
Amadou Samba, entrepreneur Fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Involved in a large number of illegal transactions, fraud in purchase of The Daily Observer newspaper .
Tarek K. Musa, entrepreneur, (TK Motors) Collection of assets. Misappropriation of public funds in the procurement of vehicles.
Mohamed Bazzi ( Muhammed Bazzi or Bassi), Lebanese entrepreneur Confiscation of property, imposition of an entry ban. Bribing Jammeh to gain economic benefit for his ventures; cheated the Gambian state out of several million US dollars, some of which he passed on to Jammeh. In March 2019, he and Mazegi tried unsuccessfully to take legal action against the Janneh Commission.
Fadi Mazegi, Lebanese-British entrepreneur and close business partner of Bazzi Confiscation of property, imposition of an entry ban.
Nicolae Buzăianu (Nicolai Buziainu) and Dracos Buziaianu, Romanian entrepreneurs Compensation claim in the amount of the export value, entry bans. Illegal timber exports worth $ 45 million.
Ilija Reymond and Martin Keller, Swiss managers $ 52.8 million in compensation claim, entry bans. Bribery of Jammeh and fraud for the Swiss telecommunications company MGI with a loss of 52.8 million US dollars. The Gambian government announced that it would file a civil suit in Switzerland.
Ali Youssef Sharara, Lebanese entrepreneur, Bazzi business partner Confiscation of property, imposition of an entry ban.
Ansumana Jammeh , younger brother of President Yahya Jammeh, ambassador and entrepreneur Demand for the enforcement of a court ruling from 2016. The fine of around 25 million Dalasi had not been paid. In December 2019, Ansumana Jammeh took legal action against the claims.
Woreh Njie Ceesay, manager and entrepreneur Managed companies on behalf of Jammeh.
Alhagie Ousman Ceesay , Chief of Protocol in President Jammeh's office and, from 2017, for Barrow The government did not implement the dismissal requested by the committee of inquiry because there was no legal basis for this. Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Fatou Njie, civil servant Participation in misappropriating public funds.
Toni Ghattas, Lebanese entrepreneur Repayment of sums received, liquidation of Ghatta's company.
Sirra Wally Ndow-Njie , Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Minister Exclusion from the public service for life, ban on running a state company for ten years. Contributed in misappropriating approximately $ 3.8 million of public funds.
Amadou Colley , Governor of the Gambian Central Bank Exclusion from the public service for life, ban on running a state company for ten years. Favoring illegal financial transactions.
Basiru Njai, Deputy Governor of the Gambian Central Bank Exclusion from the public service for life, ban on running a state company for ten years. Favoring illegal financial transactions.
Oumie Savage Samba, Second Deputy Governor of the Gambian Central Bank Exclusion from the public service for life, ban on running a state company for ten years. Favoring illegal financial transactions.
Baboucarr Sanyang, former director of Gamtel telecommunications company Working in case of fraud MGI, bribery.
Balla Jassey, Entrepreneur (Mobicell Blue Ocean Wireless) Working in case of fraud MGI, bribery.
Njogou L. Bah , Minister for Construction; later Minister for Petroleum Exclusion from the public service for life, ban on running a state company for ten years. Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Momodou Sabally , Budget Director in the Treasury, Secretary General and Head of Public Service Lifelong ban on office. Theft or aid to the extent of 14.6 million Dalasi. In autumn 2019, he took legal action against the final report.
Noah Touray , civil servant Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Kebba S. Touray , Minister and Ambassador
Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie , hotel director and foundation director The government rejected the recommended dismissal, as no individual misconduct could be proven. The committee saw joint responsibility for financial transactions during a state visit, a hotel visit and the embezzlement of funds from the foundation of the First Lady Zineb Jammeh .
Laly Diab (Feryale Diab Ghanem), manager of the Emporium company Government contract exclusion for 5 years, $ 2.3 million in damages. Fraud in the execution of public contracts. Diab's attempt to take legal action against the committee was dismissed.
Mohamadou Lamin Gibba, civil servant
Momodou OS Badjie, civil servant Exclusion from public service for five years, ban on running a state enterprise for five years. Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Edward Graham, civil servant Exclusion from public service for 15 years, ban on running a state company for 15 years. Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Abdoulie B. Cham, civil servant Discharge. Engaging in illegal financial transactions.
Manlafy Jarju , Minister
Ismaila Kabba Sambou , Minister Jammeh signed 28 state-owned properties.
Momodou Aki Bayo , Minister Jammeh signed over 51 state-owned properties.
Ebou Jallow, military Involvement in theft of public funds.
Edward Singhatey , military and politician Involvement in theft of public funds.
Yankuba Touray , military and politician Involvement in theft of public funds.

Web links

Individual evidence

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  2. ^ A b Fatu Camara: Commission of Inquiry into Jammeh's assets & financial activities launched, members sworn-in. In: The Fatu Network. July 13, 2017, accessed January 12, 2020 (American English).
  3. ↑ Pa Nderry Mbai: Gambia: The Commission Of Hypocrisy And Injustice. In: Freedom Newspaper. November 23, 2017, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  4. ↑ Pa Nderry Mbai: Gambia: Editorial: Is The TRC Dead? In: Freedom Newspaper. July 15, 2017, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  5. ^ Yankuba Jallow: Gambia: 'The Allegation About Janneh Commission Is Unsubstantiated' Attorney General. July 11, 2018, accessed January 18, 2020 .
  6. ↑ Ebrima Dampha: kurang axed FROM COMMISSION. In: The Standard Newspaper. Retrieved January 18, 2020 (American English).
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  8. ^ Gambia: The Status of the White Paper - On the Report of the Janneh Commission. September 17, 2019, accessed on January 18, 2020 .
  9. ↑ US Applauds Janneh Commission Report Release, Pledges to Support Recovery of "Ill-Gotten Gains". September 16, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  10. ↑ a b Ebrima Dampha: Jammeh Gets Life Ban, Faces Criminal Trial. In: The Standard Newspaper. Retrieved January 17, 2020 (American English).
  11. ^ Gambia Government Accepts Janneh Commission Recommendations Against General Saul Badjie. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. October 25, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  12. ↑ Pa Nderry Mbai: GAMBIA: BREAKING NEWS: GENERAL SAUL BADJIE BREAKS HIS SILENCE, AS BADJIE DEBUNKS OMAR SANNEH'S ALLEGATION QUESTIONING HIS LOYALTY TO YAHYA JAMMEH! In: Freedom Newspaper. October 4, 2018, Retrieved January 14, 2020 (American English).
  13. ^ Ex-VP Saidy Banned from holding Public Office. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 13, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  14. ↑ Kebba Af Touray: Gambia: Commission Orders Amadou Samba to Pay Millions. September 17, 2019, accessed on January 14, 2020 .
  15. ^ Fabakary B. Ceesay: Jammeh, Samba Stole Money to Buy Daily Observer. September 20, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  16. ↑ COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC BODIES, ENTERPRISES AND OFFICES AS REGARDS THEIR DEALINGS WITH FORMER PRESIDENT YAHYA AJJ JAMMEH AND CONNECTED MATTERS REPORT VOLUME 9. (PDF; 3.9 MB) Accessed January 14, 2020 (English).
  17. ↑ Gambiana: Government takes possession of the properties of Amadou Samba, Muhammad Bazzy, Tarek Musa and others. September 14, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (UK English).
  18. ↑ Mohamed Bazzi Banned from entering The Gambia. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 24, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  19. ↑ a b Yankuba Jallow: SUPREME COURT SET TO HEAR CASE AGAINST 'JANNEH' COMMISSION. Retrieved January 18, 2020 .
  20. ↑ a b Mamadou Dem: Gambia: At the 'Janneh Commission -' We Never Managed NAWEC 'Fadi Mazegi. June 14, 2018, accessed January 14, 2020 .
  21. ^ Gambia: Government Orders Social Security to Takeover Ocean Bay, Sun Beach Hotels. September 27, 2019, accessed on January 14, 2020 .
  22. ↑ Ebrima Dampha: Gov't Seeks To Recover Over $ 52M From Switzerland. In: The Standard Newspaper. Retrieved January 19, 2020 (American English).
  23. ^ Gambia Government Declares Mr Ali Youssef Sharara Personna Non Grata. September 23, 2019, accessed on January 14, 2020 .
  24. ↑ Gambia: Govt Accepts Commission's Recommendations Against Former President's Brother. September 19, 2019, accessed on January 18, 2020 .
  25. ↑ Ex-President Jammeh's brother challenges Janneh Commission's power. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. December 17, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  26. ^ Gambia Government Rejects Recommendation to Dismiss Protocol Alagie Ousman Ceesay. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 22, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  27. ↑ Sirra Wally Ndow Banned from Holding Public Office for Life. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 15, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  28. ↑ a b Gambia: Former CBG Governor Amadou Colley Banned From Holding Public Office for Life. September 20, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 .
  29. ↑ Lamin Njie: Amadou Colley, Basiru Njie and Oumie Samba are banned from holding public office for life. In: The Fatu Network. September 14, 2019, accessed January 19, 2020 (American English).
  30. ↑ Njogou Bah Banned From Holding Public Office for Life. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 13, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  31. ↑ elegentcoders: Janneh Commission indicts former SGs Momodou Sabally and Njogu Bah. In: Kerr Fatou. September 12, 2019, accessed on January 19, 2020 .
  32. ^ Ebrima Dampha: Sabally's Appeal Against Janneh Commission Report Starts. In: The Standard Newspaper. Retrieved January 19, 2020 (American English).
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  34. ^ Government Rejects Recommendation on Ex-Tourism Minister. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 15, 2019, accessed January 14, 2020 (American English).
  35. ↑ Government imposes 5 Year Ban on Laly Diab. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. September 25, 2019, accessed January 18, 2020 (American English).
  36. ^ A b c Government Accepts Commission's Recommendations Against Momodou OS Badjie, Others. In: Foroyaa Newspaper. October 1, 2019, accessed January 19, 2020 (American English).