State Withdraws Motion Seeking Stay of Bail Order in Bojang Case

By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter
April 1, 2026

The State has formally withdrawn its application seeking to stay the execution of the bail order granted to Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, in the ongoing legal proceedings before the High Court of The Gambia.

According to an official Notice of Withdrawal filed at the High Court of The Gambia, Criminal Division in Banjul, the State discontinued two motions it had earlier filed on March 31, 2026 in relation to the case The State vs. Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang (Criminal Case No. HC/744/23/CR/148/AO).

The first motion was an ex-parte application seeking an interim stay of execution of the bail order pending the hearing of a substantive motion. The second was a Motion on Notice requesting the court to stay the execution of the bail granted on March 30, 2026, pending the hearing and final determination of the State’s appeal against the judgment of acquittal.

However, in a notice signed by State Counsel A. Drammeh, the State informed the court that it was withdrawing both processes. The notice clarified that the withdrawal applies to both respondents, namely Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang.

Meanwhile, the Gambia Police Force has confirmed that the two individuals have been released from State custody with immediate effect.

In a press release issued on April 1, 2026, the Police informed the public of the development and called for calm.

“The Gambia Police Force wishes to inform the public that Mr. Ousainou Bojang and Ms. Amie Bojang have been released from State custody with immediate effect,” the statement said.

The Police further urged citizens to continue with their normal and lawful activities while assuring the public of its continued commitment to maintaining peace, security, and public order across the country.

The Bojang case has drawn significant public attention in recent weeks, particularly following the High Court’s decision to acquit and discharge the accused persons, and the subsequent legal moves by the State to challenge aspects of the ruling.

Legal observers note that although the State has withdrawn the motions relating to the stay of the bail order, the broader appeal process concerning the judgment of acquittal remains a separate matter within the judicial system.

JarranewsTV will continue to monitor developments in the case and provide updates as they unfold.