A court said Ebrima Dibba must defend himself. Dibba works for the UDP party. He is accused of causing trouble with his words.
Dibba says he is not guilty. His lawyer, Borry Touray, argued there was no case. He said officials did not have permission to charge Dibba.
But Magistrate Muhammed Krubally disagreed. He ruled that Dibba has to explain his side.
The court heard from three witnesses: two police officers and a court worker who recorded what people said.
Magistrate Krubally said Dibba himself knows best what happened. He should tell the court if the accusations are lies.
The magistrate said there was enough evidence to make Dibba defend himself. The witnesses spoke in open court, and lawyers asked them questions.
Dibba's lawyer plans to challenge the ruling. He wants to pause the case until then.
The court will meet again on February 3. Dibba will present his defense at that time.
Dibba says he is not guilty. His lawyer, Borry Touray, argued there was no case. He said officials did not have permission to charge Dibba.
But Magistrate Muhammed Krubally disagreed. He ruled that Dibba has to explain his side.
The court heard from three witnesses: two police officers and a court worker who recorded what people said.
Magistrate Krubally said Dibba himself knows best what happened. He should tell the court if the accusations are lies.
The magistrate said there was enough evidence to make Dibba defend himself. The witnesses spoke in open court, and lawyers asked them questions.
Dibba's lawyer plans to challenge the ruling. He wants to pause the case until then.
The court will meet again on February 3. Dibba will present his defense at that time.
