Abdou Kareem Savage (born c. 1946 - 27 August 2015) was the Chief Justice of the Gambia from 22 February 2006 till 8 June 2009.[3][4][5][6][7] He was the first Gambian judge to ever hold this position.[2] He was preceded by Stephen Alan Brobbey and, when removed from office by President Yahya Jammeh in 2009, succeeded by Akomaye Agim.[8]
Abdou Kareem Savage | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Gambia | |
Removed | |
| In office 22 February 2006 – 8 June 2009 | |
| President | Yahya Jammeh |
| Preceded by | Stephen Alan Brobbey |
| Succeeded by | Akomaye Agim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1946 Gambia Colony and Protectorate |
| Died | 27 August 2015 (aged 68–69)[1][2] |
References edit
- ^ "Gambia's former Chief Justice passes away". The Point. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b Sowe, Fatou (2015-11-30). "Gambia Judiciary Celebrates Life of Former CJ Savage". All Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Mrs. Marie Saine-Firdaus, Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, leads a delegation to Taiwan - News and Events". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) 中華民國外交部 - 全球資訊網英文網. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ "Chief Justice Assures Litigants". thepoint.gm. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ "Supreme Court to Hear UDP, NRP, Abdoulie Conteh Case". thepoint.gm. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ Hatab, Fadera. "Gambia: President Jammeh Decorates Over 190 Personalities". The Daily Observer (Banjul).
- ^ "Gambia: Supreme Court Dismisses UDP/NRP Suit". FOROYAA Newspaper (Serrekunda).
- ^ "Chief Justice A.K. Savage Fired". The Point. 2009-06-09. Retrieved 2023-11-14.