It was reported recently that more than $11 million is reportedly
missing from The Gambia's treasury after their long-time leader, Yahya Jammeh
went on exile. According to Mai Ahmad Fatty who is an adviser to the new
President, Adama Barrow, the financial experts are still trying to evaluate the
exact loss.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Fatty revealed that The Gambia was in
financial crisis as their coffers are almost empty.
"The coffers are virtually empty, It has been confirmed by
technicians in the ministry of finance and the Central Bank of the
Gambia." he said.
He also said Jammeh had made away with more than $11 million in the past
two weeks.
It is also reported that luxury cars and other items were seen being
loaded on to a Chadian plane on the night Mr Yahya Jammeh left the country.
Although The Gambia's main airport have been instructed not to let any of Mr
Jammeh's properties leave the country.
Mr Jammeh is reportedly now in Equatorial Guinea. However, the
authorities of Equatorial Guinea are yet to confirm the reports.
Source: BBC
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