Latrikunda Sabiji lawmaker Yaya Sanyang slammed the Finance Public Accounts Committee for targeting company lawyers and secretaries with disciplinary action. The National Assembly member fired back during Thursday's heated debate about the FPAC report. Sanyang called the committee's recommendation completely wrong and legally baseless. He argued that these professionals handle paperwork and admin tasks rather than making business decisions. The politician insisted that going after lawyers and secretaries made no sense when they just follow standard procedures.
Sanyang spelled out exactly what company lawyers actually do when businesses get started in The Gambia. These legal practitioners process incorporation paperwork and handle the boring bureaucratic stuff that gets companies off the ground. They prepare documents and chase down certificates but stay away from major corporate choices. The assembly member stressed that lawyers stick to their lane and avoid meddling in board room politics. He painted a picture of professionals who focus on legal requirements rather than business strategy.
Company secretaries also caught a break from Sanyang's defense during the parliamentary session. He pointed to Section 237 of the Companies Act which spells out their real job duties. These workers organize meetings and make sure enough people show up for important votes. They take notes during board sessions but keep their opinions to themselves. Sanyang wrapped up his argument by demanding the committee back down and stop blaming people who just do their assigned jobs.
Sanyang spelled out exactly what company lawyers actually do when businesses get started in The Gambia. These legal practitioners process incorporation paperwork and handle the boring bureaucratic stuff that gets companies off the ground. They prepare documents and chase down certificates but stay away from major corporate choices. The assembly member stressed that lawyers stick to their lane and avoid meddling in board room politics. He painted a picture of professionals who focus on legal requirements rather than business strategy.
Company secretaries also caught a break from Sanyang's defense during the parliamentary session. He pointed to Section 237 of the Companies Act which spells out their real job duties. These workers organize meetings and make sure enough people show up for important votes. They take notes during board sessions but keep their opinions to themselves. Sanyang wrapped up his argument by demanding the committee back down and stop blaming people who just do their assigned jobs.
