Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has taken a decisive step in its quest to reclaim assets it deems vital to its historical and political identity, appointing renowned legal practitioner Malick H.B. Jallow as counsel to its Asset Recovery Committee (ARC).
In an announcement on June 2, PPP Secretary General and Party Leader Ousman Madikay Faal underscored the importance of this effort, highlighting the assets as “the fruits of labor invested by our forebears” that are essential to the party’s sustainability and legacy.
Lawyer Jallow, a respected figure in Gambian legal circles, brings both legal acumen and an intimate understanding of the PPP’s structure to the task.
His mandate is to guide the ARC in “meticulously gathering evidence and developing effective legal strategies” to reclaim the party’s assets, an endeavor Faal emphasized requires broad support from the party’s elders and the wider public.
The assets in question, though not detailed in the party’s release, are seen as symbols of the PPP’s long political journey—a journey intertwined with Gambia’s post-independence evolution.
The PPP, once the country’s dominant political force, has sought to reestablish its relevance in recent years, and the asset recovery effort reflects a bid to safeguard its historical foundations and financial viability.
Faal’s public appeal for unity around this initiative signals a broader strategic aim: to reaffirm the party’s legitimacy not just in the legal realm but also in the court of public opinion. “Together,” Faal asserted, “we can work toward reclaiming what is rightfully ours and securing the future of our party’s legacy.”
While the release stops short of specifying the exact nature or value of the assets, the PPP’s renewed focus on asset recovery suggests a calculated move to consolidate resources and galvanize its base ahead of future political battles.
Whether these efforts will translate into broader political momentum remains to be seen, but with Lawyer Jallow at the helm, the PPP is clearly determined to reclaim its past as a foundation for its future.
