In The Gambia, group calls for revival of 2020 draft constitution

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) on Thursday called for the immediate reinstatement of the 2020 draft constitution, urging the government to review and adopt it in the interest of all Gambians. [ . . . ] Mr. Kujabi highlighted nine key demands which, he said, remain unaddressed and affect the lives of all Gambians. He emphasized CoPG’s insistence on reviving the 2020 draft constitution, describing it as a framework that guarantees independent institutions and effective checks on executive power. He rejected the 2024 draft, arguing that it poses a threat to democratic governance. He also disclosed that the Coalition is challenging clauses 19, 20, and 21 of the 2023 Amendment Bill before the Supreme Court, citing concerns that the provisions could grant the President powers to pardon individuals implicated in the Janneh Commission.
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