BANJUL, Gambia - The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) denied claims of contract interference and illegal payments at Abuko Central Abattoir during a press conference Monday.
The response came after the abattoir manager held a briefing last week to accuse the agency of wrongdoing.
"The GLMA upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism," said Board Chairman Ebrima Cham. He called the claims of contract interference "unfounded" and said all procedures follow legal rules.
Director-General Modou Darboe defended the agency's money practices. "Our records are open for review," he said. "These claims about illegal payments have no basis."
Sang Marget Mendy, who leads technical services at GLMA, stressed the agency's support for livestock traders. "We aim to create fair trade in the livestock market," Mendy said.
The agency chiefs said their focus remains on running an honest livestock system that serves The Gambia's needs.
Both sides have presented different views of events at the abattoir. The public awaits more facts about these claims affecting the country's meat supply chain.
The response came after the abattoir manager held a briefing last week to accuse the agency of wrongdoing.
"The GLMA upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism," said Board Chairman Ebrima Cham. He called the claims of contract interference "unfounded" and said all procedures follow legal rules.
Director-General Modou Darboe defended the agency's money practices. "Our records are open for review," he said. "These claims about illegal payments have no basis."
Sang Marget Mendy, who leads technical services at GLMA, stressed the agency's support for livestock traders. "We aim to create fair trade in the livestock market," Mendy said.
The agency chiefs said their focus remains on running an honest livestock system that serves The Gambia's needs.
Both sides have presented different views of events at the abattoir. The public awaits more facts about these claims affecting the country's meat supply chain.
