Gambia Assembly rejects Intellectual Property Bill 2025 motion

A shouting match in The Gambia's parliament forced a 30-minute timeout before lawmakers killed a motion on the Intellectual Property Bill.

Motion to refer the IP Bill rejected

• The National Assembly voted down referring the Intellectual Property Bill 2025 to a committee.
• Kebba Jallow of Jarra Central moved the motion, seconded by Gibbie Mballow.
• Eighteen members voted against, while only five backed it.
• Zero abstentions were recorded in the final division.

Chamber chaos and suspension

• Multiple lawmakers jumped up on points of order mid-proceedings.
• Loud interruptions persisted despite the Deputy Speaker's repeated calls for calm.
• The Speaker pulled the standing-orders card and suspended proceedings for 30 minutes.
• Business resumed right where it left off after the cooling-off break.