Aisha Fatty (Defendant) and Abdoulaye Thiam (Plaintiff)
The civil suit filed by Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam against Gambian socialite Aisha Fatty was adjourned on Wednesday after Fatty was unable to open her defense due to concurrent legal obligations in Senegal, where she remains on bail.
Mr. Thiam, the plaintiff, is seeking restitution of what he describes as substantial financial gifts, gold jewelry, and multiple vehicles allegedly given to Ms. Fatty during the course of their romantic relationship. The lawsuit also names The Gambia’s Inspector General of Police as a co-defendant.
The matter was scheduled for Ms. Fatty to begin her defense via Zoom, owing to her restricted travel status under Senegalese bail conditions. However, when the case was called, her attorney, Kaddijah K. Jallow informed the court that Ms. Fatty was unavailable due to preparations for her ongoing trial in Senegal.
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“She’s currently preparing for her hearing of her case in Senegal, and in the circumstances, she would be unable to proceed,” Counsel Jallow told the court, citing fairness and the logistical constraints imposed by her client’s legal situation abroad.
The defense requested the matter be postponed to the next court term, expressing optimism that Ms. Fatty’s legal entanglements in Senegal would be resolved by then, thereby enabling a more coherent and uninterrupted defense.
Mr. Thiam’s counsel, Lawyer Sanyang, did not object to the adjournment. Both parties agreed to reconvene on October 16 at 10 a.m., with the court set to hear the testimony of the defense’s first witness via Zoom—pending Ms. Fatty’s continued residence in Senegal.
In a procedural directive, the presiding judge recommended that Mr. Thiam also participate remotely and ordered that access to a Zoom account be extended to all relevant parties to facilitate the proceedings.
The case, marked by its blend of high-profile personalities and cross-border legal implications, continues to draw public attention in both The Gambia and Senegal.
