Sainey Jawara
Sainey Jawara is a prominent Gambian politician representing the Lower Saloum constituency. He has been actively involved in legislative matters, advocating for the establishment of commissions to investigate irregularities in various sectors, notably in the procurement and distribution of petroleum products. His recent motion seeking an inquiry into alleged illegal importation activities has drawn significant national attention, positioning him as a key figure in the ongoing discussions about governance and accountability in The Gambia.
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Sainey Jawara challenged the decision of the minister regarding the withdrawal of the security bill.
Le retrait par le ministre d'un projet de loi controversé sur les contrôles de sécurité provoque un tollé au Parlement
Gambia· 2026-03-04
Sainey Jawara, member for Lower Saloum, expressed confusion over the minister's withdrawal of the security vetting bill.
Minister’s withdrawal of controversial security vetting bill sparks parliamentary uproarGambia· 2026-03-03Sainey Jawara called the approval of the nominees 'one of the biggest achievements' for Parliament.
Assembly endorses Anti-Corruption nominees with Serign Mass Jallow as chairpersonGambia· 2025-12-04
Hon. Sainey Jawara, Member for Lower Saloum, urged the Speaker to be firm with the rules.
Speaker adjourns parliamentary session for lack of quorumGambia· 2025-12-03
Sainey Jawara reflected on the community's contributions and praised recent developments during a meeting.
Gov’t-private sector partnership key to ending Gambia’s rice import dependency - BarrowGambia· 2025-11-14
Sainey Jawara criticized the late submission of the budget document before the minister's presentation.
Les députés critiquent le ministre des finances pour les lacunes du rapport sur le budget et le retard dans sa presentationGambia· 2025-06-19
Sainey Jawara, the Member for Lower Saloum, condemned the late submission of the budget report as unacceptable.
MPs slam Finance minister over budget report gaps, submission delayGambia· 2025-06-17Sainey Jawara is a member of the National Assembly who proposed a motion to create a commission to investigate the alleged illegal importation of petroleum products.
Dépôt du rapport d'enquête sur les produits pétroliers de 30 millions de dollars USGambia· 2025-02-27
Hon. Sainey Jawara of Lower Saloum tabled a motion seeking to establish a commission to investigate the alleged illegal importation of petroleum products into the country.
US$30M petroleum products investigation report to be tabledGambia· 2025-02-26