The Gambia Government has accepted the Commission recommendation for the denial of amnesty for former AFPRC chairman and ex-President Jammeh longtime ally Edward Singhatey and his brother Peter Singhatey.

“The Commission recommended for the denial of the application by Edward Dennis Singhatey on the basis that his application contradicted the process for applying for amnesty by not being endorsed by him but rather by his lawyer. 

“The Commission went further to state that even if it was signed by him, he had not given full disclosure as he was untruthful in his testimony.

“Furthermore, he showed no remorse except for his human rights violations towards Sana B. Sabally. 

“The Commission considered him amongst one of the people who bear the greatest responsibility for the human rights violations that took place during the November 11th unlawful killings and tortures, the death of Ousman Koro Ceesay and the torture of Sana B Sabally, Sadibou Hydara and Baboucarr Sanyang.

“The Government accepts the recommendation of the Commission with regards to Edward Dennis Singhatey.  

“The Commission recommended for the denial of the application of Peter Singhatey Singhatey on the basis that his application contradicted the process for applying for Amnesty by not being endorsed by him but rather by his lawyer. 

“The Commission went further to state that the Applicant did not testify before the Commission, did not submit a written statement and did not give full disclosure of his participation in the crimes he was found to have participated in his Amnesty application.

“The Commission found Peter amongst one of the people who bear the greatest responsibility for the human rights violations that took place. 

“The Government accepts the recommendation of the Commission with regards Peter Singhatey.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba