10/12/2025
Demand government transparency on Karpowership allegations
The ongoing allegations surrounding the Gambian government's financial dealings with the international energy company, Karpowership, are deeply concerning. How can a whole minister come before the public and claim we owe Karpowership $19 million, only for the company itself to issue a rebuttal? This situation reveals a national disgrace and suggests potential corruption within the government. The alleged involvement of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) in settling a non-existent debt without public transparency adds another layer of suspicion.
The Barrow administration's actions, including directives for the CBG to settle accounts without any disclosure to the public, raise serious ethical and legal questions. Why was there no mention of the CBG by the minister when initially requesting a $19 million loan Payment? Only to do so after the recent rebuttal by Turkish authorities, affirming they did not arrears with Gambians, supports the suspicion of unwarranted fiscal activities.
This is a straightforward case of the government’s theft, mismanagement and potential misappropriation of funds from Gambian citizens. We must demand accountability and transparency from our leaders. Seedy Keita, the Minister of Finance, should come forward and address these pressing issues. There needs to be a thoroughly look into how public funds are being managed and reported.
Hagi Suwaneh