Ida Njie
Ida Njie is a former officer of the Banjul City Council (BCC) who has gained attention for her whistleblowing regarding fraudulent procurement practices within the council. During her testimony, she revealed that BCC attempted to procure trash bins using specifications copied from another council, raising concerns about the lack of customization for Banjul's needs. Njie highlighted her professional conflicts with CEO Mustapha Batchilly and Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, particularly regarding irregularities in procurement processes, including a contract that she claimed favored a specific supplier. Despite facing retaliation, including suspension and salary freezes for her disclosures, Njie remained committed to exposing the alleged corruption.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Lowe mentioned that procurement officers had been employed at the Council, including Ida Njie, who was later reassigned.
Mayor Lowe, ex-CEO admit leadership failures
Gambia· 2025-07-08
Ida Njie revealed a fraudulent scheme involving the Banjul City Council's procurement processes.
Le Conseil Municipal de Banjul accusé de fraude dans la gestion d’un contrat d’achat de 13 millions de dalasisGambia· 2025-04-14
Ida Njie testified about irregular procurement practices at BCC and her subsequent sidelining.
BCC accused of fraud in D13M procurementGambia· 2025-04-10