Jainaba Bah
Jainaba Bah is the Chairperson of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, which is currently investigating financial irregularities within the Banjul City Council (BCC). Under her leadership, the commission is examining the management of public funds and the financial practices of council officials, including significant unexplained wealth and the revenue collection procedures.
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Outgoing Board Chairperson Ms Jainaba Bah highlighted the development of the 2024 Conflict and Development Analysis as one of WANEP’s most significant achievements.
WANEP holds AGM, reaffirms commitment to peace & good governance
Gambia· 2025-12-22Jainaba Bah is the chairperson of the Commission of Investigation on Local Administrations who expressed doubts about financial management within the Council.
Mr Bensouda, le maire de la Municipalité de Kanifing, interrogé sur la légitimité des décisions du Conseil et sur le contentieux avec la Présidente Directrice Générale (PDG)Gambia· 2025-09-18
Chairperson Jainaba Bah also raised questions about financial management and project implementation.
Mayor Bensouda probed over legality of decisions, CEO rowGambia· 2025-09-16
Chairperson Jainaba Bah reinforced the Commission’s responsibility to ascertain the nature of the loan.
Bensouda faces scrutiny over loans, assets & council dealsGambia· 2025-09-11
Chairperson Jainaba Bah intervened and reminded the mayor that the Commission’s role was fact-finding, not incrimination.
Mayor Bensouda denies approving payments as LGCI probes council financesGambia· 2025-09-04
Chairperson Jainaba Bah intervened, urging decorum but stressing accountability.
Mayor Bensouda’s claims unravel as documents surfaceGambia· 2025-08-27
Chairperson Jainaba Bah raised concerns over a sharp drop in council revenue.
BAC alleged scandal: Ex CEO admits breaking fund rulesGambia· 2025-08-05
Commission Chairperson Jainaba Bah asked if the council had failed in financial management.
Kuntaur chairman admits financial mismanagement, weak internal controlGambia· 2025-07-23
Chairperson Jainaba Bah stated that the act of unauthorized payments was illegal.
BCC Ostend project full of corruption, procedural flaw – Lead counselGambia· 2025-07-10
Chairperson of the Commission, Jainaba Bah, raised serious concerns about the legality and necessity of the contract.
Former BCC CEO scrutinised over D3M revenue contract awarded ‘irregularly’Gambia· 2025-07-04
Jainaba Bah is the Chairperson of the Commission who raised critical points during the inquiry.
Ex-BCC CEO refutes Mayor Lowe’s claimsGambia· 2025-07-01
Chairperson Jainaba Bah requested documentary proof from Mayor Lowe regarding loans allegedly taken by Camara.
Mayor blames ex-CEO, finance director for BCC’s financial mismanagementGambia· 2025-06-27The Chairperson of the Commission, Jainaba Bah, highlighted the lack of records for these transactions.
Former BCC CEO admits financial misconductGambia· 2025-05-14The chairperson of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Jainaba Bah questioned why the trucks were left to rot for years without repair.
BCC’s chief mechanic reveals council funds misused for private vehicle repairsGambia· 2025-03-27
Chairperson Jainaba Bah stated that the total deposits amounted to D4,772,549.16.
BCC acting licence manager scrutinised over millions in personal bank depositsGambia· 2025-03-24