The Gambia’s Inspector General of Police, Seedy Muctarr Touray, has publicly addressed the controversial case involving ASP Binta Njie, which has sparked heated debate amongst Gambians on social media.
ASP Binta Njie got here below scrutiny following a social media publish by which she condemned a distinguished member of the ruling National People’s Party, Baboucarr Bahoum, who had insulted the Kiang folks, calling them “ungrateful” for voting for a United Democratic Party candidate within the current Massembeh by-election.
Mr. Bahoum, recognized for utilizing offensive language in opposition to his political opponents, later apologised after dealing with widespread condemnation from Gambians.
He was reportedly summoned for questioning and subsequently launched, which has been described as a decision for Bahoum.
Meanwhile, experiences surfaced that ASP Binta Njie was additionally known as in and ordered to take away her publish, amid the potential of disciplinary motion.
In response to the controversy, IGP Touray advised reporters at a information convention: “The Police Force is regulated by various instruments. We are talking about the Police Act, our Code of Conduct, the General Orders, and Civil Service Rules and Regulations, all of which prohibit serving members of the force from commenting on or interfering with the internal politics of the nation.”
He additionally refuted experiences claiming that the officer was intimidated, calling them “false,” and added, “There is no intimidation. My colleague, ASP Binta Njie, the little I know of her, would not say she’s been intimidated.”
According to him, it’s the sovereign proper of each police officer to be affiliated with a political celebration, however this affiliation should not be expressed publicly so long as they’re carrying the uniform.
By Adama Makasuba
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