Billay Tunkara
Billay Tunkara is a prominent Gambian politician and the Majority Leader of the National Assembly. He has been actively involved in legislative processes and governance, particularly focusing on issues related to accountability and transparency within the government. Recently, he proposed a motion to establish a special select committee to investigate the sale and disposal of assets linked to former president Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, highlighting his commitment to addressing corruption and the financial mismanagement of public resources.
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Hon. Billay Tunkara moved a motion to remove questions related to the fund, arguing that the Vice President's initial answer was sufficient.
Deputies press VP over source of D50M NPP women’s fund
Gambia· 2026-03-05
Billay Tunkara, the majority leader and the National Assembly Member for the area, expressed gratitude to President Adama Barrow for the ongoing road construction projects.
Barrow launches Garawol-Kusum 6km road infrastructure driveGambia· 2025-10-20
Billay Tunkara tabled a motion to establish a special select committee to inquire into the sale and disposal of assets related to former president Yahya Jammeh.
NAMs recommend full media coverage of inquiry on Jammeh assets saleGambia· 2025-05-16
Billay Tunkara is the Majority Leader who proposed the motion for the investigation.
NA approves 120-day probe into assets sale of ex-presidentGambia· 2025-05-15
