Former Auditor General is expected to find out today whether his removal from office was constitutional, as the prepares to deliver judgment in a case that has drawn significant public attention.

Ceesay challenged President ‘s decision to transfer him from the National Audit Office to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, arguing that the move was “unlawful and unconstitutional”.

After refusing to accept the reassignment, police officers escorted him from his office, bringing his tenure as Auditor General to an end.

The case has become one of the most closely watched constitutional disputes in recent years, raising questions about the independence of the Office of the Auditor General and the extent of the President’s powers over holders of independent constitutional offices.

During his tenure, Ceesay ordered forensic audits into the and the , moves that attracted widespread public attention and were seen as part of efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of public funds.

No forensic audit reports have been published by the National Audit Office since his departure.

The judgment, to be delivered by a panel led by Chief Justice, is expected to clarify whether Ceesay’s removal complied with the Constitution and could have broader implications for the independence of constitutional office holders in The Gambia.

By Adama Makasuba