Bilay Tunkara
Bilay Tunkara is a Gambian politician and the Majority Leader of the National Assembly, representing the Kantora constituency. He is known for his active role in legislative affairs and has recently been in the news for submitting a motion to establish a Special Select Committee to investigate the alleged inappropriate sales of assets belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh. Tunkara's initiative aims to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the handling of Jammeh's properties, reflecting his commitment to governance and the rule of law in The Gambia.
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Bilay Tunkara emphasized that the commission should further examine their recommendations for compliance with the report's conclusions.
Rapport sur le scandale des produits pétroliers de 30 millions de dollars; désaccord entre les Membres de l’Assemblée Nationale
Gambia· 2025-07-14
Bilay Tunkara, Member for Kantora, pointed out that the committee should work on their recommendations ensuring it aligns with the findings of the report.
MPs clash over $30M fuel scandal reportGambia· 2025-07-11Bilay Tunkara is the Majority Leader who submitted a motion to investigate the sales of Yahya Jammeh's assets.
NA to hold extraordinary session on sale of Jammeh’s assetsGambia· 2025-05-12