‘Edi’ Faal as the country’s next Chief Justice, despite strong constitutional objections raised by The Gambia Bar Association. The development comes amid growing public and legal debate over whether Faal meets the constitutional requirements for appointment to the country’s highest judicial office. Records also indicate that the Judicial Service Commission invited him in 1998 to accept appointment as a Justice of the newly established Supreme Court. His reported appointment comes as Chief Justice Jallow concludes nearly a decade at the helm of the Judiciary. Jallow announced that he would retire voluntarily with effect from August 1, bringing to an end a long career in public service and international justice.