Six new judges take oath of office in The Gambia

01 Novembre 2017

Banjul, Gambia, November 1 (Infosplusgabon) - President Adama Barrow has sworn in six new Gambian judges, Infosplusgabon  confirmed on Wednesday.

During the swearing-in ceremony, President Barrow said that appointments of qualified legal experts would ensure that in future, the entire Gambian judicial system would be efficiently and professionally managed by qualified Gambians.

He called on the judges to uphold virtues of integrity and professional ability, and to command trust and respect through their conduct.

He encouraged them to preserve public confidence in the competence and independence of the judicial system while reminding the judges that citizens rely on the law and that the oath they took required that justice be done according to the law, without discrimination.

President Barrow assured the new judges that his administration would continue to create conducive environment for them to deliver on their mandate without any interference from the executive branch.

He urged them to maintain “impartiality and be fearless” in the administration of the law.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh expressed gratitude to President Barrow for giving them the opportunity to serve as judges.

He reminded his colleagues of the qualities of an upright judge, and advised that they be guided by justice in executing their functions.

Gambia’s Chief Justice, Hassan Abubacarr Jallow, also enjoined the new judges to uphold the virtues of professionalism and integrity in their work.

The six new judges sworn-in are predominantly women and the appointment of Justice Awa Bah marks the first time that a woman has been appointed as President of Gambia’s Court of Appeal.

The appointments are said to reflect President Barrow’s commitment to promote gender equality in decision-making positions.

The newly sworn judges include: Justice Awa Bah as President of Gambia’s Court of Appeal and Justice Haddy Cecillia Roche, Justice Basiru Vassili Portier Mahoney, and Justice Kumba Sillah-Camara as Justices of the Court of Appeal.

Justice Buba Jawo and Justice Ebrima Jaiteh were sworn-in as Justices of the High Court.

FIN/INFOSPLUSGABON/OIU/GABON 2017

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