President Barrow has told members of the Constitutional Review Commission that Cabinet members, just like any other section of The Gambian society, are citizens and have opinions, too, on the nature of the future laws of the country.
He stated the remarks while emphasizing the importance of the ongoing institutional consultations being undertaken by the Constitutional Review Commission.
‘’I think it is very important that we consult as a country’’ President Barrow opined. ‘’Cabinet members are also citizens of this country with a big responsibility to run the affairs of the country. We are independent and will not interfere with your work, but we are citizens also and we have opinions, too’’.
The president expressed delight at the consultative work of the commission across the country, revealing that he has been keenly following its activities. He reiterated that it is vital that the final document is as inclusive, representational, and durable for several years as possible.
‘’Our main objective is to build a strong foundation for democracy for this country. And this document is very important as far as that is concerned’’, he stressed.
The Commission led by Chairman Cherno Sulayman Jallow on Thursday, May 16 called on the Executive branch of the government at the State House in Banjul for institutional consultations as part of the constitutional review process.
The Chairman said the institutional consultation is part of the Commission’s efforts to reach out and sample the opinions and aspirations of all sections of society.
He used the opportunity to emphasize his commission enjoys absolute independence from any part of the Gambian State.
‘’I can guaranteed that there has never been any form of interference from the executive or any part of the government and section of The Gambian society’’,