Gambia: 'Former Works Minister Has No Case to Answer' Lawyer Tells Court

Lawyer Lamin S. Camara, the defence lawyer for Ousman Badjie, the former works and infrastructure minister, in submitting 'No Case to Answer' called for the acquittal of his client on the grounds that the prosecution has failed to meet even the minimum standard of evidence against him which he said must be proved.He made this submission yesterday, 25th March, 2014 before Justice Simone Abi of the Banjul High Court.

When the matter was called, the state was represented by Counsel A.M Yusuf whilst Lawyer L.S Camara appeared for the accused person.

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