By Lamin Njie
Masanneh Kinteh’s sacking as chief of defence staff took effect on 5 March, meaning the top military leader was in fact sacked since last week. It also means Mr Kinteh was sacked while he was busy meeting UN officials in New York.
Gambia Armed Forces reported on its official Facebook page on 9 March that General Kinteh was on an official working visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, to discuss earlier requests and pledges made by GAF in furtherance of GAF peacekeeping efforts.
State House however said on Wednesday President Barrow acting under the “powers conferred on him under Section 190, sub-section (3) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has decided to relieve Lieutenant General Masanneh N. Kinteh of his duties as the Chief of Defence Staff.”
A statement said it took effect on 5 March, meaning Mr Kinteh was sacked almost a week ago.
