Amie Colley from Foni Berefet asked the National Assembly yesterday for help meeting with the justice minister. She needed an urgent meeting about releasing the body of General Bora Colley. The General had died Monday under state custody. According to Amie, officials said the body needed a postmortem before release.
Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta did not respond right away. He just continued with regular Assembly business. This prompted Touma Njai from Banjul South to speak up. She mentioned that responding would show respect since death matters are painful, especially losing a brother.
The Speaker finally addressed the situation. He said these matters should not be discussed openly on the floor. He suggested calling the minister directly instead. He mentioned that he had already given them a chance for consultation. Then he criticized Touma Njai, telling her not to try to be exceptional all the time.
The Gambia Armed Forces made an announcement yesterday about the situation. They stated the justice ministry had informed the Chief Justice about the case. A coroner will investigate what happened to the former senior army officer. The investigation will determine the cause of death before any further action.
Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta did not respond right away. He just continued with regular Assembly business. This prompted Touma Njai from Banjul South to speak up. She mentioned that responding would show respect since death matters are painful, especially losing a brother.
The Speaker finally addressed the situation. He said these matters should not be discussed openly on the floor. He suggested calling the minister directly instead. He mentioned that he had already given them a chance for consultation. Then he criticized Touma Njai, telling her not to try to be exceptional all the time.
The Gambia Armed Forces made an announcement yesterday about the situation. They stated the justice ministry had informed the Chief Justice about the case. A coroner will investigate what happened to the former senior army officer. The investigation will determine the cause of death before any further action.
