The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, met with a delegation from The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice to discuss ongoing efforts and future activities related to the implementation of Transitional Justice in the country. The three-member delegation included Ms. Ide Persson, Special Adviser to The Gambia’s Minister of Justice on Transitional Justice; Mr. Abdoulie Hydara, Deputy High Commissioner and Head of Chancery at The Gambia High Commission in Nigeria; and Mr. Abdurrahman Maitama Yusuf, Director of Public Prosecutions of The Gambia in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday 27 October 2025.
During the meeting, Ms. Persson emphasized that the purpose of the visit was to seek the support and collaboration of the ECOWAS Commission to ensure the efficient, effective, and successful implementation of Transitional Justice in The Gambia.
In his remarks, H.E. Dr. Touray assured the Gambian delegation of ECOWAS’ ongoing commitment to supporting the timely and successful implementation of the Transitional Justice process, as well as the recommendations of the Special Tribunal in The Gambia.
