Defence counsel, Antouman Gaye has filed a bail application on behalf of Mr. Momodou Lamin Sonko, alias "Boto Sonko," before Justice Na Ceesey Salla-Wadda of the Banjul High Court. The application was heard on Monday 25 February.

The State Counsel Emmanuel O. Fagbenle, said he has received the application and he would not oppose it. He stated that the application should inform the court of the information on the materials that the applicant should produce before the court with regards to the economic crime, stating that there was a pending application pertaining to the applicant which was granted by the Chief Justice.

Mr. Fagbenle added that for the facilitation of justice, he would prefer an adjournment to enable him to provide the court with all the necessary materials pertaining to the case. Defence Counsel Gaye noted that he understand the position of the state, noting that it would be necessary for the state to provide the defence with documents to enable them to react to it. It could be recalled that Mr. Sonko, the proprietor of Boto construction has been in detention for almost a week.