sovereign people of The Gambia therefore endorsed the change of government on 22nd
July 1994 to rectify such evils.
This Constitution provides for us a fundamental Law, which affirms our commitment to
freedom, justice, probity and accountability. It also affirms the principle that all power
emanate from the sovereign will of the people.
The fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in this Constitution will ensure for all
time respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
without distinction as to ethnic considerations, gender, language or religion. In
acknowledging our fundamental rights we also affirm our duties and responsibilities as
citizens of this Country.
This Constitution guarantees participatory democracy that reflects the undiluted choice of
the people. The functions of the arms of government have been clearly defined, their
independence amply secured with adequate checks and balances to ensure that they all
work harmoniously together toward our common good.
As we usher in the Second Republic and beyond we give ourselves and generations of
Gambians yet unborn this Constitution as a beacon of hope for peace and stability in our
society and the good governance of The Gambia for all time.
In this spirit, we continue to pledge our firm allegiance to our beloved Country and pray
that the Great God of Nations will keep us all ever true to The Gambia.
CHAPTER I
THE REPUBLIC
The Republic 1
6 of 2001
Public Seal 2.
(1)
The Gambia is a Sovereign Secular Republic
(2)
The Sovereignty of The Gambia resides in the people of The
Gambia from whom all organs of government derive their
authority and in whose name and for whose welfare and prosperity
the powers of government are to be exercised in accordance with
this Constitution
The Public seal shall be the seal in existence immediately before
this Constitution comes into force or such other seal as may be
prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.
(1)
(2)
National Flag 3. (1)
And anthem
The Public Seal shall be used exclusively for authenticating
matters of state and no person or organisation, other than the
Government of The Gambia and those persons who may be
authorised in accordance with an Act of the National assembly,
may use the design of the seal or any design resembling it as such
person’s or organisation’s emblem.
The National Flag shall be a flag of the design set out in
Schedule1.