His Excellency the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Dr Alhagie Yahya Jammeh acting under the provisions of section 71 (4) (b) of the constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has decided to relieve Mr Kanja Sanneh of his cabinet appointment.

A news release from the Office of the President states that President Jammeh has also in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 71 (1) and 71 (3) of the constitution of the Republic of The Gambia decided to take over the Department of State for Agriculture with immediate effect.  It could be recalled that Mr Sanneh was appointed in 2006.

(GRTS)