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Gambia News: Press Officer Mam Sait Ceesay Appears in Court

Journalist Mam Sait Ceesay, the former press officer at the office of the president has appeared before the Banjul Magistrates Court and pleaded not guilty to two counts of false publication and broadcasting.

The particulars of offence on count one states that Mam Sait Ceesay, on or about the 8 of August 2007, wilfully, negligently or recklessly, or having no reasons to believe that it is true, published in the Daily Observer, that Alex Dacosta has been appointed as Director of Press and Public Relations at the office of the president, when J.T Kujabi is still the sustentative holder of that position and thereby commits an offence.

The particulars of offence on count two also indicates that Mam Sait Ceesay, wilfully, negligently or recklessly, or having no reasons to believe that it is true, published "Through" the Daily Observer that Alex Dacosta has been appointed Director of Press and Public Relations Office at the office of the president, when K.T Kujabi is still the sustantative holder of that position and thereby commits an offence. Mr. Ceesay pleaded not guilty to the two counts and was granted bail in the sum of D10, 000 and that he must provide one Gambian surety. The matter was then adjourned till 10 March for the continuation of the case. The trial Magistrate was Magistrate Olajubutu Kayode and the defence counsel was Antouman Gaye, and Inspector Yaya Touray stood for the state.

Src: Foroyaa, Gambia