Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal, Chief Justice of The Gambia, visited the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The courtesy call served to strengthen diplomatic and judicial ties between The Gambia and the Asantehene’s jurisdiction. Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal traveled to Ghana to engage with traditional leadership as part of his official visit to the country. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II hosted the Gambian delegation during the meeting at the royal residence. Both leaders discussed cooperation between their respective legal and administrative systems during the session. The meeting concluded the formal agenda for the day in Kumasi.
The visit, which took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, saw the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal, pay a formal courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The gathering at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi provided a platform for the exchange of perspectives regarding the intersection of traditional authority and modern judicial administration. By engaging directly with the Asantehene, Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal sought to foster a deeper understanding of the collaborative potential between the two entities. The dialogue centered on the shared values of legal integrity and the role of traditional institutions in supporting the rule of law.
Delegations and Official Presence
Mariama Faal accompanied Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal during the visit to the Manhyia Palace. The Gambian delegation also included Judicial Secretary Abdou Conteh, Director of Legal Education Rougie Thomasi, and Protocol Officer Omar Jammeh. These officials joined the Chief Justice to represent the Gambian judiciary during the discussions with the Asantehene. The inclusion of these specific members of the Gambian delegation, including Mariama Faal, Judicial Secretary Abdou Conteh, Director of Legal Education Rougie Thomasi, and Protocol Officer Omar Jammeh, ensured that various facets of the legal and administrative sectors were represented during the high-level engagement.
Ghanaian officials present at the meeting included Supreme Court Justice Senyo Dzamefe and Court of Appeal Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu. Judicial Service of Ghana Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed also attended the session to facilitate the interaction between the visiting delegation and the royal court. The presence of Supreme Court Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Court of Appeal Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, and Judicial Service of Ghana Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed showed the significance of the meeting for the Ghanaian judiciary. These officials worked alongside the Gambian delegation to ensure that the proceedings at the Manhyia Palace were conducted with the appropriate diplomatic and legal protocol.
Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal currently serves as the Chief Justice of The Gambia, having succeeded Justice Hassan B. Jallow in the position. Justice Hassan B. Jallow held the office for more than nine years prior to his retirement. The transition from Justice Hassan B. Jallow to Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal marked a notable change in the leadership of the Gambian judiciary, with Justice Hassan B. Jallow having served for more than nine years before retiring. The current Chief Justice, Justice Pa Edrissa M. O. Faal, continues to build upon the institutional foundations established during the tenure of his predecessor. The meeting with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, reflects the ongoing commitment of the current leadership to maintain international and traditional relations.
