{"id":81962,"date":"2025-07-13T06:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T06:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/national-assembly-concludes-second-session-of-2025"},"modified":"2025-07-13T07:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T07:14:12","slug":"national-assembly-concludes-second-session-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/national-assembly-concludes-second-session-of-2025","title":{"rendered":"National Assembly Concludes Second Session of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia\u2019s National Assembly on Friday officially concluded its Second Ordinary Session of the 2025 legislative calendar, wrapping up four weeks of intensive legislative and oversight work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Presiding over the final sitting, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, commended the efforts and dedication of lawmakers throughout the session.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonourable Members, today\u2019s sitting marks the end of this Ordinary Session, thus the second Ordinary Session of the Assembly in the 2025 legislative year. This was precisely a four-week ordinary session with lots of businesses,\u201d the Speaker stated.<\/p>\n<p>Among the session\u2019s highlights was the tabling of the Constitution Promulgation Bill 2024, along with a number of Private Member Bills. The Assembly also deliberated on various key legislative instruments, motions, and reports aimed at addressing national priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe session also witnessed the tabling of the Constitution Promulgation Bill, Private Member Bill, and legislative processes of critical bills, including other important motions and reports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the Assembly confronted several of the country\u2019s most pressing issues, including economic hardship, environmental threats, and matters of social justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonourable Members, during this session, we have also sought to address the pressing concerns of our time, from economic challenges to environmental crises, from social justice issues to the safeguarding of our liberties. We have seen the power of the democratic process in action where ideas are tested, refined, and sometimes transformed through the crucible of debate and deliberation. However, Honourable Members, as has always been said, the business of the Plenary Assembly can never be exhausted,\u201d the Speaker said.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded members that the work of the legislature is ongoing and cannot be exhausted within a single session. \u201cAs we adjourn, let us carry forward the lessons learned, the bonds forged, and the spirit of cooperation that defines our democratic institution. Together we can build a brighter future for everybody,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The motion for adjournment was formally moved by the Majority Leader and Member for Kantora, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, who invoked Section 98(1)(b) of the Constitution and Standing Orders 13(5) and 54(1) of the 2019 Revised Standing Orders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonourable Speaker, I beg to move the motion for the adjournment of this Assembly sine-a-die, invoking Section 98(1)(b) of the Constitution and Orders 13(5) and 54(1) of the 2019 Revised Standing Orders,\u201d Hon. Tunkara declared.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the session began on Monday, 16th June 2025, and concluded on Friday, 11th July 2025, during which the Assembly undertook extensive legislative and oversight functions.<\/p>\n<p>The session was adjourned sine die without debate.<\/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. The Gambia\u2019s National Assembly on Friday officially concluded its Second Ordinary Session of the 2025 legislative calendar, wrapping up four weeks of intensive legislative and oversight work. Presiding over the final sitting, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, commended the efforts and dedication of lawmakers throughout the session. 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