{"id":81674,"date":"2025-07-09T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T16:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/govt-eyes-amendments-to-1997-constitution-among-new-paths-for-reform"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T17:09:29","slug":"govt-eyes-amendments-to-1997-constitution-among-new-paths-for-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/govt-eyes-amendments-to-1997-constitution-among-new-paths-for-reform","title":{"rendered":"Govt Eyes Amendments to 1997 Constitution Among New Paths for Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>In the wake of the National Assembly\u2019s decision to halt progress on the 2024 Draft Constitution, the Government of The Gambia has announced plans to explore alternative pathways for constitutional reform, including potential amendments to the 1997 Constitution.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a press release issued by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, July 8, the government acknowledged the failure of the 2024 Draft Constitution to pass its second reading in the National Assembly. Despite the setback, the government reaffirmed its commitment to achieving meaningful constitutional change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the 2024 Draft Constitution did not progress beyond Second Reading, the Government will actively explore alternative pathways to deliver constitutional change, including potential amendments to the 1997 Constitution and other mechanisms that could result in a future referendum,\u201d the release stated.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing disappointment over the rejection of the bill on Monday, July 7, the government noted that it respects the legislative process and the decision of the National Assembly. However, it described the outcome as a setback to the country\u2019s broader efforts to establish a modern and transformative constitutional framework.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the government is profoundly disappointed by this outcome, we respect the legislative process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry emphasized that the 2024 Draft Constitution was a central pillar in the government\u2019s agenda to reset The Gambia\u2019s democracy on the foundations of justice, accountability, and popular sovereignty. \u201cOur resolve to deliver constitutional reform remains unwavering.\u201d the release affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The government also extended its gratitude to both local and international partners for their continued guidance and support throughout the constitutional reform process.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Draft Constitution failed to meet the two-thirds majority required to advance. Of the 57 members of the National Assembly, 35 voted in favor, 21 voted against, and one member was absent during the vote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. In the wake of the National Assembly\u2019s decision to halt progress on the 2024 Draft Constitution, the Government of The Gambia has announced plans to explore alternative pathways for constitutional reform, including potential amendments to the 1997 Constitution. 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