Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
Prior to his new role, Gomez held the position of Deputy Chief of Defence Staff at the Army Headquarters located in Banjul.
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces. This decision comes on the heels of Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham’s resignation, which was surrounded by serious allegations of misconduct.
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In his resignation letter, Cham cited his departure was prompted by “numerous allegations of misconduct and abuse of office inconsistent with the Office of Chief of Defence Staff.”
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Prior to his new role, Gomez held the position of Deputy Chief of Defence Staff at the Army Headquarters located in Banjul.
