Dr. Gajigo makes some huge revelations in his latest publication, highlighting a D2 billion loan that was agreed with the Islamic Development back in December 2024 but has been ommited in the 2025 Budget. More in this expert opinion piece.

By Dr Gajigo

The Gambia’s total public debt is now around D120 billion. Given that our own Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has recently admitted that the country is in danger of debt distress, the realization must now be setting in even for Adama Barrow’s ministers in how badly they have mismanaged the public finances of the country.

Dr Ousman Gajigo has been hitting the news recently with the Government responding to some of his claims. This publication highlights some of the country’s dismal Budget and Economic Situation facing The Gambia starting with the Finance Minister’s late tabling of the 2025 Budget. More in the publication.

Speaker Jatta ruled for Finance Minister Keita to apologise to Parliament after admitting violating section 152 (1) of the 1997 Constitution which requires the President to cause the Finance Minister to table the Budget sixty days before the end of the year. But is an apology consistent with the dictates of the Constitution when violated by the President or a Minister?

Accounting and Finance expert, Mr Lamin Dampha explores the country’s 2025 Executive Budget by comparing allocations of key development sectors to international benchmarks revealing gaps that need to be addressed by Parliamentarians.