The National Assembly Member for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Njai, has rejected allegations of corruption linked to his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) project, describing the claims as unfounded.
In a statement, Njai said the constituency office under scrutiny was established in good faith and for community use, adding that there was no evidence of financial misconduct, misappropriation or personal enrichment.
He said he became aware of the concerns following discussions around a parliamentary audit report, but argued that the allegations were made without prior clarification from him.
Njai acknowledged that auditors were within their mandate to raise questions regarding the ownership status of the premises, but maintained that all procedures for the project were followed through official channels.
He explained that the constituency office was part of his campaign commitment and is used for constituent meetings, administrative work and community activities.
According to him, the decision to use an available property rather than rent office space was based on cost considerations, estimating that rental expenses would have amounted to about D120,000 per year.
The MP further stated that the premises were made available by a relative for use during his term, and that additional personal contributions were made to improve the facility.
Njai added that the project was implemented through the National Assembly Service and had been approved without objection at the initial stage.
He reiterated that the building is not his personal property and should be regarded as a community asset serving multiple constituency functions.
The lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability, saying any concerns regarding the office would be addressed through proper and transparent processes.