Wura Bah, the acting managing director of the Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation (GPPC), has been officially promoted to the full position of Managing Director, effective January 2, 2026. The appointment comes in the wake of the dismissal of his predecessor, Momodou Ceesay, who was sacked following allegations of serious procurement malpractices and conflicts of interest.
Bah, 44, brings extensive administrative experience to the role. Previously serving as Deputy Director of Administration at the Kanifing Municipal Council, he has a strong background in media and management. He worked at The Standard newspaper and the now-defunct Daily Observer as an administrative and editorial assistant, and later as administrative and marketing manager.
Bah holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration (cum laude) from the University of The Gambia, a master’s degree in public policy from the prestigious KDI School of Public Policy and Management in South Korea, and diplomas in Hotel and Tourism Management and Management Studies from Gambian institutions.
The promotion follows a turbulent period for the state-owned GPPC, which faced financial distress due to alleged mismanagement. In January 2025, Ceesay was placed on administrative leave by the State-Owned Enterprises Commission after board chair Dr. Alieu Faal raised corruption concerns. A subsequent investigation by The Republic newspaper in March 2025 implicated Ceesay in nepotism, conflict of interest, and failed procurement contracts that reportedly cost the corporation millions.
Key findings from a special audit by the National Audit Office revealed Ceesay as the sole signatory on the bank account of Jessakono Enterprise, a frequent GPPC supplier owned by his cousin, Habib Ceesay. The audit also linked him to Orzec ICT Solution, another supplier sharing office space with Jessakono. These revelations contradicted earlier denials and highlighted potential preferential treatment in violation of procurement rules.
With Bah’s confirmation, stakeholders hope for renewed stability and transparency at the GPPC, a vital institution responsible for government printing and publishing services. His elevation from acting to a permanent role signals a push toward reform in the wake of the scandal.
