Office of The Gambian President: State House Online: Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh

The members of the commission of enquiry into Gamtel's fixed fibre optic cable project on Thursday presented their report to President Yahya Jammeh at State House.

The Justice Gibou Semega Janneh commission, which was sworn in last year August, presented its report in three volumes, comprising the analysis and conclusions in volume one, whilst volumes two and three contain the physical evidence or exhibits mentioned in the report.

President Jammeh thanked the commission members for carrying out a difficult task, noting that it required members travelling overseas. He said they had worked with diligence and patriotism, and commended the chairman for his courage in taking over from his predecessor, who left due to ill health.

The President also thanked all Gambians who cooperated with the commission during the enquiry.

In presenting the report, the commission chairman said it took around five months to collect evidence, including travelling to Germany as part of their investigations.

Justice Janneh said they had the cooperation of all involved during the public hearings, and he thanked his colleagues and investigators for the work they put in. "I'm glad that the report is completed", he declared and thanked President Jammeh for the opportunity given them to serve the country.

Communication Secretary of State Amadou Scattred Janneh, commended the commission members for embarking on an honourable task, and expressed his gratitude.

He noted that the report is comprehensive, and that the President will be scrutinising it, particularly their recommendations.