Gambia Auditor-General Removed After Rejecting Ministerial Post

The Gambia Police Force removed Auditor-General Ceesay from office after he rejected a ministerial post in a recent cabinet reshuffle. President Barrow insisted on Ceesay's appointment, leading to a standoff.

Plainclothes officers forcibly removed Ceesay from the National Audit Office, sparking outrage and accusations of undermining the office's independence. Activists condemned the move, alleging government interference to shield corruption allegations.

The incident comes amid protests over asset redistribution from former President Yahya Jammeh to Barrow allies, with the presidency defending Ceesay's redeployment.