Samba Faal, the mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), was yesterday, elected as the new president of the Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA), with Yankuba Colley, the mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) as his vice-president.

Mayor Faal replaces Samba Gagigo, the former chairman of Kerewan Area Council, whilst Yankuba Colley replaces Kanimang Sanneh, former chairman of Basse Area Council.

Meanwhile, Mustapha Njie, the executive secretary of GALGA, retains his position.

These developments arose during GALGA’s executive meeting at the BCC hall in Banjul.

Speaking meeting, Mayor Faal thanked the members of the association for the trust and confidence bestowed on him and his executive. Mayor Faal described GALGA as one family and called on the members to look at the areas in which they lack the necessary support and services, as well as work hard for greater success.

Yankuba Colley, the mayor of KMC, called for unity, hard work and dedication in the association steering the affairs of the association.

The meeting attracted 60 participants from all the regions in the country, comprising regional governors, chairpersons of area councils, councillors, chief executive officers of councils, amongst others.