Hon. Seedy Njie with some officials of the Gambian High Commissioner In The United Kingdom
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Seedy SK Njie has told Commonwealth leaders the government of The Gambia is committed to the principles and ideals of the commonwealth of Nations. The deputy speaker said the Gambian government is also committed to shared democratic values of good governance, rule of law and justice.
According to a statement sent to Kerr by the deputy speaker, Seedy Njie made these remarks in the House of Commons in Westminster, London, United Kingdom as Commonwealth leaders met to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth organization.
The deputy speaker stated that the government of the Gambia is committed to the principles of human rights, accountability, rule of law and justice. He called on Commonwealth leaders to commit to peace, justice and good governance in all 65 states that comprise The Commonwealth. He also called on all member states to resolve to ending conflicts in member states and engage counterpart countries to end the war and suffering of the Peoples of Palestine, Israel, Ukraine and elsewhere.
Earlier on on Monday, the Deputy Speaker accompanied by the Gambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs Fatou Bom Bensouda, attended a wreath laying ceremony at the memorial gates in memory of over five million fallen soldiers who died during the World War I.
The deputy Speaker also attended a memorial service at Westminster Abbey attended by Queen Camilla and Prince William. The event also saw the raising of flags of all sixty-five member states. Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker commended Ms Tida Ceesay a Gambian resident in London who volunteered to carry The Gambian flag.