Yesterday, despite a denying permission from the IGP’s office, the group called Gambians against predatory assets was to hold a peaceful protest yesterday.
The group submitted a request for permit at the IGP’s office on May 6, 2025, requesting that a peaceful assembly be held from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025
However, according to Gala spokesman Omar Saibo Camara, the IGP refused permission on May 7th without any reason.
Speaking to the media, Kamala said in a letter addressed to Gala that the permit request had not been approved. “The police had not given a reason for denying permission.”
“The actions of the police are an attempt to censor us and deny our fundamental human rights against peaceful protests. This is another humiliation by the Gambian police against the Gambian people,” Kamala said.
“We will not condemn the IGP’s denial of the right to protest and take it. We will come out to thousands to take it to all Gambians, against this illegal action of the police, to bring them on the streets.”
He pointed out that they have requests for the government to meet.
“Our clear demands are: 1. Immediate disclosure of all seized and full list of assets sold, including the buyer’s name and final sale price. 2. Full disclosure of revenue allocations, including payments to intermediaries or agents. Tambedou to the ICC. We invite the President of the Republic to immediately speak to the country about unacceptable discoveries that threaten our collective progress as people.
He made it clear that the protest was not political. “It’s a call for the restoration of truth, justice and public trust. We invite all Gambian students, workers, survivors of past injustice and patriots to stand with us. This is a critical moment of democracy and governance.
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