President Adama Barrow in receiving the report from the Commission of Enquiry into the Faraba Banta Incident, has renewed the commitment of his government to uphold and apply laws of the land without fear, favour, affection or ill will.
President Barrow spoke about his government’s commitment and responsibility to follow the required procedures to ensure that justice prevails. The President also used the opportunity and commended Chairperson of the Commission, Mr Emmanuel Joof and his team for their dedication to serve the country when it was needed the most.
He reiterated that the country is undergoing an important journey through which its resolve for democracy, good governance, human rights and national development, would be continuously tested.
For President Barrow, the fact that the Commission took all the necessary procedures to get the facts and made conclusion, which provides the basis for us to establish the truth about what led to such an unfortunate incident that resulted in the loss of lives, injuries and damage to properties,” President Barrow said.
He added that, in the process of following such procedures, one cannot lose sight of the importance of establishing accurate facts and the truth in all circumstances in order to progress peacefully.
He said it was in that context that he took the decision to commission an inquiry into the Faraba Banta incident, urging all to reconcile and work together as a nation and consolidate peace, progress and national development.
“My government will review the report and take appropriate actions as recommended by the Commission, without fear or favour, all geared towards ensuring that a peaceful society is maintained,” he said.
