The Voice Newspaper Issues Formal Apology Over Corruption Allegation Report

Publication Retracts Claims About Presidency and National Assembly

Banjul, The Gambia – The management of The Voice Newspaper has issued a formal apology for an article published in their March 26, 2025 edition titled “Survey Reveals Corruption at Presidency, National Assembly.”

In a statement released Wednesday, the newspaper expressed regret for any misunderstanding or reputational damage caused to both the Office of the President and the National Assembly by the controversial report.

Minister’s Intervention Prompted Retraction

The publication specifically acknowledged Hon. Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services Ismaila Ceesay for his “timely clarification” regarding the matter. While the exact nature of the minister’s intervention wasn’t detailed in the apology, it appears to have been instrumental in prompting the retraction.

“We sincerely apologize to the Presidency and the National Assembly,” the statement read. “We regret any distress this may have caused.”

Newspaper Commits to Higher Standards

While the apology didn’t specify whether the original claims were factually incorrect or simply poorly presented, the strong wording suggests The Voice Newspaper is taking full responsibility for the controversial publication.

Media analysts suggest this incident may lead to stricter verification processes at the publication, particularly for sensitive stories involving high government offices.

The original article had reportedly garnered significant attention, with the apology notice itself receiving over 1,400 views within a short period following its publication.

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