The Government of The Gambia has firmly dismissed allegations that it has issued 20,000 diplomatic passports, describing the claim as false and misleading.
In a press release, the Government clarified that the issuance of diplomatic passports in The Gambia is governed by a transparent and well-defined process. These passports are granted only to Gambian diplomats, their spouses, senior government officials, Gambians serving in international organizations, and other individuals officially representing the country’s interests at home and abroad.
To ensure accountability, the Government noted that as of the end of 2024, a total of 3,030 diplomatic passports had been issued — a figure that was duly shared with the National Assembly.
The statement urged the public to disregard what it described as “baseless allegations” made by a Senegalese journalist and politician, who claimed that the passports were distributed to relatives and former ministers of Senegal’s former President, H.E. Macky Sall. The Government emphasized that this claim is entirely unfounded and appears to be a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and sow discord between The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal.
The Government encouraged citizens to rely solely on official sources for verified information and expressed gratitude to the Gambian people for their continued trust, vigilance, and understanding.
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