Former Justice Minister Abubacarr Ba Tambadou is set to appear before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee on Monday to testify on the controversial sale of assets seized from former president Yahya Jammeh.

His appearance follows sustained public protests and civil society demands for transparency, including from Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), over alleged opaque and undervalued transactions during his tenure.

President Adama Barrow addressed the nation in May promising transparency and accountability on the matter. The government later withdrew Tambadou’s nomination for a seat on the International Court of Justice, with The Fatu Network reporting at the time that while some linked the move to renewed scrutiny over the asset sales, others attributed it to a diplomatic agreement to back Nigeria’s candidate.

The decision drew criticism from United Democratic Party leader Ousainou Darboe, who accused Barrow of failing to promote Gambian talent internationally, while the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice also revoked its endorsement of Tambadou’s candidacy, citing serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office.

Lawmakers are now expected to press him on disposal procedures, valuations, beneficiaries, and whether due process was followed, in what many Gambians see as a long-awaited step toward accountability.