08/01/2026
Breaking news.
The Member of Parliament for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almameh Gibba, on Thursday 8th January 2026 to the supporters at a rally in Bantanjang during the ongoing by-election campaign, where he raised concerns over the recent removal of the Alkalo of Bantanjang Village by the West Coast Region Governor.
Speaking to the gathering, Hon. Gibba questioned what he described as a change in the treatment of traditional leaders in Foni. He asked the audience whether, during the tenure of former UDP MP for the Sanementereng Ward, Babagalleh Jallow has the deputy Governor did any Alkalo from Foni had ever been summoned by the Governor or had an official stamp withdrawn Gibaa asked.
Hon. Gibba argued that the situation has changed since a native of Foni assumed the position of Deputy Governor Hon Amul Nyassi,
Hon Gibba alleging that actions are now being taken against the region of foni. He cited the removal of the Bantanjang Alkalo and the confiscation of the official stamp as examples, urging residents to reflect on what he described as troubling developments.
During his address, Hon. Gibba also alleged that Hon. Amul Nyassi was responsible for actions he claimed were detrimental to the people of Foni. He warned the audience to be vigilant, asserting that internal actions were contributing to challenges currently facing the region.
