The Bojang family has been fighting to keep ancestral lands taken from them since 1997. They discovered people working there claiming Gibbi Jallow of Gamgas sent them. When questioned, Gibbi said former chief Eric Tunde permitted him. The alkalo's brother confirmed the land belonged to Bojangs, not Chams. Eric claimed he had authority from President Jammeh.
After writing many letters, the family met Vice President Njie-Saidy, who asked Physical Planning Director Kebba Ceesay to resolve everything. Instead, APRC women leaders intervened, saying they'd lose their allocated plots. President Jammeh later told them he never took Salagi land but would establish a lands commission. The Mahoney Commission visited, but officials kept developing the property.
A new minister offered just 14 plots for 135 family members. The Kabilo decided to sell parts of their land since the government admitted not officially taking it. Multiple ministers failed to help. Eventually, the interior minister formed a six-man panel to investigate. Physical Planning later demolished properties, including a market the family was building for local women.
After writing many letters, the family met Vice President Njie-Saidy, who asked Physical Planning Director Kebba Ceesay to resolve everything. Instead, APRC women leaders intervened, saying they'd lose their allocated plots. President Jammeh later told them he never took Salagi land but would establish a lands commission. The Mahoney Commission visited, but officials kept developing the property.
A new minister offered just 14 plots for 135 family members. The Kabilo decided to sell parts of their land since the government admitted not officially taking it. Multiple ministers failed to help. Eventually, the interior minister formed a six-man panel to investigate. Physical Planning later demolished properties, including a market the family was building for local women.
