Former Brikama CEO faces charges for diverting quarry royalties
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
The Government ordered the immediate suspension and economic crime proceedings against former Brikama Area Council CEO Modou Jonga. A Commission found that Jonga reversed lawful financial authorization by diverting D33,713,176.01 in quarry royalties meant for affected communities. The Government accepted findings that Jonga bore primary responsibility for weak pre-payment controls and unsupported expenditure.
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Why it matters
The diversion of funds meant for quarry communities violated the Local Government Finance and Audit Act 2004 and the Public Finance Act 2014. The Commission found that funds intended for communities under a Memorandum of Understanding were commingled with ordinary Council funds.
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