By Mustapha K Darboe

BANJUL

Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced Thursday the launching of a commission of inquiry into the assets of the former president Yahya Jammeh, barely two months after his assets were frozen.

“This commission is mandated to look into the management of some public enterprises as well as assets and financial transactions of the former president Yahya Jammeh and some of his associates,” Barrow said.

“Giving the sensitive nature of this task at hand and the high expectation of the public, I encourage all commission members to deliver efficiently and effectively with a high sense of discipline and honesty,” he added.

Jammeh ruled Gambia for 22 years and was accused of committing atrocities and also stealing millions from state coffers.