Gambian president appoints 3 judges

Banjul (Gambia), December 9: The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has appointed three Gambian judges who were sworn in on Thursday at State House in Banjul.
They are Justice Veronic Wright and Justice Sainabou Wadda Ceesay as justices of the Court of Appeal, and justice Isatou Jallow Sey as Justice of the High Court.
"As in other countries, in The Gambia, the Judiciary undoubtedly plays a very important role as a strong pillar of the State in promoting and protecting fundamental human rights, enforcing the penal code, and resolving disputes," said Barrow.
He encouraged them to maintain public trust and timely dispensation of justice.
"That all three of them are Gambian ladies compels me to express satisfaction and pride for the huge strides taken to make the Judiciary truly Gambian without compromising on efficiency and ethical considerations," he added.
Source: Xinhua