Lone Ranger, Dippa Kunda Councillor Votes for Mayor Bensouda’s Removal as Directed by White Paper
The Dippa Kunda councillor, Mariama Drammeh, stood as the lone voice in favour of Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s removal as the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) voted overwhelmingly to retain him in office, with 15 councillors voting against his removal, one voting in favour and two abstaining.
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