BANJUL – The National Assembly’s Special Select Committee probing the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh heard fresh testimony on Tuesday, as prominent cattle dealer Amadou Kora took the stand to deny involvement in the controversial transactions.
Mr. Kora, who was alleged to have played a role in the valuation and auction of Jammeh’s cattle, faced tough questions from lawmakers determined to clarify his connection to the sale.
Testifying before the Committee, Mr. Kora acknowledged being present during the process but insisted that his participation was strictly observational.
“I was just there as an observer during the process,” he stated, firmly rejecting claims that he either managed or purchased any of the livestock.
Despite his explanation, Committee members pressed him on why a private cattle dealer was allowed to attend a state-managed auction without an official assignment. The exchange renewed concerns about transparency and the handling of the former president’s seized assets.
According to earlier reports, Mr. Kora’s name had surfaced in documents from the Janneh Commission, which oversaw the valuation and sale of livestock confiscated from Jammeh’s Kanilai farms and other holdings.
The ongoing parliamentary inquiry seeks to uncover any irregularities, favoritism, or undervaluation in the disposal of Jammeh’s vast assets. The proceedings have reignited public debate on accountability and the lingering influence of the Jammeh era.
The Committee is expected to hear from additional witnesses in the coming weeks as it continues to examine what many observers describe as “the hidden chapter” of the Janneh Commission’s implementation.
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