Auditor General Explains 'I Am Back'




The Independent
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(Banjul)
October 30, 2000
Banjul
Rumours surrounding the Auditor General's whereabouts have been laid to rest
after she called The Independent offices Friday morning to say that she was back
in The Gambia, performing her duties.
Fattoumatta Jallow explained that she returned Wednesday from official duties,
adding that rumour-mongers were trying to 'distract or divert' the peoples'
attention from the truth.
Ms Jallow added that due to the sensitive nature of her work, she has been away,
apparently engaged on official function. She denied reports that her office was
in crises. She noted that some disgruntled elements among her staff are just
interested in pursuing their own selfish interests. 'This is not good for
accountability. The conspiracy is so evident,' she quipped. She also revealed
that she was no longer 'Fattoumatta Jallow-Gaye' as was indicated by our story.
'I divorced years ago,' she said.
Her reaction came after numerous press reports claiming that the Auditor General
who traveled to the UK was yet to return home, prompting rumours that she had
absconded.


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