Gambia: Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation

Gambia: Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Mamat Cham, on 29th May 2026.

EFSCRJ Calls for Independent Investigation Following Resignation of CDS Mamat Cham

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has called for an independent and transparent investigation following the resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Mamat Cham. The call follows a State House announcement confirming that President Adama Barrow had received and accepted the resignation of Lt. Gen. Cham on 29 May 2026. EFSCRJ said it had taken note of allegations surrounding the former CDS, which it d…

EFSCRJ calls for independent investigation amid CDS Mamat Cham’s resignation

EFSCRJ expresses profound disappointment that Lt. Gen. Cham appears to have failed to uphold the law and the professional and ethical standards required of his office. The allegations that have emerged point to a serious breach of the trust and responsibility vested in the highest-ranking officer of the Gambia Armed Forces. If established, these actions constitute a gross violation of his oath of office and have severely undermined the reputatio…