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Supreme Court Dismisses Lai Conteh Appeal Case

The Supreme Court five-member panel of judges yesterdaydismissed the criminal appeal case filed by the applicant Abdoulie Conteh, asbeing incompetent. In his objection, the Director of Public Prosecution,Emmanuel Fegbenle, told the court that the Court of Appeal was yet to decide onthe applicant’s application for an extension of time as the applicant filed theappeal out of time. He said if the Court of Appeal decides not to grant theapplication for extension of time then there is no need for an...

Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide denies supporting Gamal Mubarak for president

CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide Mohamed Mahdy Akef denied news reports that he supports the nomination of Gamal Mubarak, the son of incumbent President Hosni Mubarak, as a presidential candidate.On Tuesday, independent daily Al-Masry Al-Youm reported that Akef was quoted on ikhwanweb, the Brotherhood's official English language website, as saying that the group supports the nomination of Gamal Mubarak provided that his father steps down first.In the original interview that was...

Supreme Court Hears Lai Conteh Appeal Case

The five-member panel of judges of the Supreme Court of The Gambia yesterday heard the criminal appeal case filed by Abdoulie Conteh against the State. During yesterday’s session the applicant Counsel Antuman Gaye informed the panel that they have been served with the notice of preliminary objection by the State respondent. He said they would be filling the necessary application to comply with the rules. However the panel later informed the applicant Counsel that the state had filed a notice...

Supreme Court Set for Third Session

The Supreme Court will today commence its third session pursuant to Rules 4(1) of the rules of the Supreme Court of The Gambia. The third session will end on 4th December 2008. During this session, the Supreme Court will hear several high-profile cases – seven civil cases, one criminal and two constitutional appeals and cases. Amongst the case to be heard by the Supreme Court during its third session is the civil suit filed by the United Democratic Party, National Reconciliation Party and...

DOSH Sensitise Imams on Good Hygiene and Sanitation

TheDepartment of State for Health and Social Welfare last Sunday sensitised over100 imams across the country on good hygiene practices and sanitation at the SupremeIslamic Council headquarters in Kanifing. Speaking atthe opening, Imam Momodou Lamin Touray, president of the Supreme IslamicCouncil, described the meeting as timely noting that the imams can play animportant role in the area of health information to the general public. Imam Tourayurged the imams to use their sermons in the various...

New Mosque Inaugurated in Gunjur

The newly elected president of the Supreme Islamic Council, Muhammed Lamin Touray, recently presided over the inauguration of a new mosque in Gunjur Kulkodu. Speaking to The Point, president Touray underscored the significance of daily prayers at mosque. He revealed that the mosque is the house of Allah Almighty and also used the occasion to thank the sponsors for their initiative. He called for unity, understanding and stability in the country. For his part, Ismail Manjang, a partner with the...

Let Peace Prevail

The Supreme Islamic Council has elected its new executive. Momodou Lamin Touray and ten others were elected having stood unopposed. The other executive members are: Alhagie Sheriff Bajan, 1stVice President; Sheikh Gibril Kujabi, 2ndVice President; Dr. Mbye Kebba Kah, Secretary-General; Ebrima Touray, Deputy Secretary-General; Ajaratou Jainaba Dibba, Assistant Secretary General English; Cherno Darboe, Assistant Secretary-General Arabic; Baba Drammeh Junior, Treasurer; Alhagie Mamadou Lamin...

Supreme Islamic Council Denounces Shia Doctrine

Following orders by President Jammeh for the Gambia SupremeIslamic Council (SIC) to put its house in order and for it to regulate theapparent Islamic differences in the country, the council has finally indicatedits position on the Shia movement inThe Gambia. A news release from the Supreme Islamic Council noted thatbased on the controversy surrounding Shiaactivities in The Gambia, the council has conducted a thoroughinvestigation and has decided on various issues. The council, according to the...

Supreme Court Hears Lai Conteh’s Appeal Case

The Supreme Court’s five-member panel of judges on Monday heard the criminal appeal case filed by Abdoulie Conteh, former Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council, against the state. Abdoulie Conteh’s appeal was in respect of his acquittal by the High Court, which was overturned by the Court of Appeal following the state’s appeal against his acquital. The appellant is now appealing at the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s decision. At yesterday’s hearing on the matter, Lawyer Omar Njie,...

Supreme Court Strikes Out O.J.’s Appeal Case

As UDP, NRP Case is Deferred The Supreme Court five-member panel of judges on Monday struck out the criminal appeal case filed by Omar Jallow against the state. The appellant counsel, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, told the court that he had filed a notice of withdrawal and they therefore wished to discontinue the appeal. The state respondent led by the Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice, Marie Saine-Fridaus, told the court that the respondent had no objection to the withdrawal of...