The Daily Observer (Banjul)
Sanna Jawara & Buya Jammeh
27 February 2008
Moses Benjamine Jallow, the interim charge d'affaires at the Gambian Embassy in France, yesterday continued his testimony in the ongoing criminal case involving William John Joof, a former Gambian ambassador to France.
Mr Joof is being tried on eight counts including official corruption and theft.
The Monday's proceeding, which was presided over by senior magistrate Kayode Olajubutu of the Banjul Magistrates Court, showcased extensive cross examination by the defence counsel Lamin Camara.
Responding to the questions, Benjamine Jallow said the embassy has an account which was opened by the accused person, which he only came to know through the records.
When asked whether he had the said records in his possession, he replied that the records are currently with the investigators.
"There is a financial threshold when it comes to allocation of specific budget or expenditures like supplementary expenditures on house rent, electric appliances and stationaries, which are qualified under minor expenditures," he said.
Mr Jallow told the court that Gerrard Nuss made payments to the accused for the post of honorary consul of The Gambia to France, adding that the copies of this transaction are with the investigators. However, he said he has not seen nor had the receipt of such payments.
The witness further confirmed that he did not see the 607 Peugeot vehicle allegedly given to Mr Joof. However, he said he knew about the vehicle through the records which are now with the investigators.
Mr Jallow further informed the court that he has never seen Mr Gerrard Nuss's appointment letter, but said he was informed about it by the accused.
At that juncture, the presiding magistrate adjourned the case to today for continuation.
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