Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal, visited the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The meeting served as a courtesy call to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal traveled to the Asante Kingdom to engage with the monarch during his official visit to Ghana. The interaction at the Manhyia Palace provided an opportunity for the Gambian official to strengthen diplomatic and judicial ties with the leader of the Asante people. This formal visit on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, marked a significant moment for the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal, as he paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
Diplomatic Delegation and Official Guests
Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal arrived at the Manhyia Palace accompanied by a delegation from The Gambia. This group included his wife, Mariama Faal, and three senior officials: Judicial Secretary Abdou Conteh, Director of Legal Education Rougie Thomasi, and Protocol Officer Omar Jammeh. The delegation accompanying Justice Faal included his wife, Mariama Faal; Judicial Secretary, Abdou Conteh; Director of Legal Education, Rougie Thomasi; and Protocol Officer, Omar Jammeh.
Ghanaian officials hosted the visiting party to facilitate the diplomatic exchange. Those representing the Judicial Service of Ghana during the meeting included Supreme Court Justice Senyo Dzamefe and Court of Appeal Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu. Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed also participated in the proceedings to welcome the Gambian delegation to Kumasi. The attendees engaged in discussions regarding the judicial systems of both nations during the official visit on 21 October 2026. The Ghanaian officials present included Supreme Court Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Court of Appeal Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, and Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed.
Judicial Cooperation and Legal Training
Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal conducted a prior meeting with Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in Accra to explore avenues for judicial cooperation. These discussions focused on the exchange of legal training programs and the provision of technical assistance to improve court operations in both jurisdictions. Justice Faal previously met with Ghana's Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in Accra to discuss judicial cooperation, legal training, and technical assistance.
The appointment of Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal to his current position followed the retirement of his predecessor, Justice Hassan B. Jallow. Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal succeeded Justice Hassan B. Jallow as the Chief Justice of The Gambia. Justice Hassan B. Jallow led the judiciary in The Gambia for a tenure spanning more than nine years before he stepped down from the role. Justice Hassan B. Jallow served as Chief Justice of The Gambia for more than nine years before retiring.
