Edward Singhatey

Edward David Singhateh (born 8 August 1968) is a Gambian former military officer and politician who played a key role in the 1994 coup that brought Yahya Jammeh to power. He later served in various ministerial roles in the Gambian government before his dismissal in 2007.

Early life and education Singhateh was born on 8 August 1968 in The UK, to a Mandinka father and an English mother. He was raised in a Roman Catholic household and received his education at St. Augustine’s School in Banjul from 1982 to 1987. Singateh was born on 8 August 1968. He joined the army in 1991. He was also a member of the military junta Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council, and hold the position of vice-chairman of the junta. In November 1994 Singateh was promoted to captain. a position which he had held since 1997.

Dismissal and Later Life In September 2007 Singhateh was dismissed from his ministerial position. Reports suggest he had attempted to resign earlier to pursue a law degree at the University of The Gambia. His dismissal coincided with the removal of his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Singhateh, from his position as Deputy Commander of the Defence Staff. Once considered President Jammeh’s right-hand man, Singhateh was the only official to have continuously held a ministerial position since the 1994 coup. His removal marked a significant shift in the political landscape of The Gambia. His subsequent political career remained uncertain after his dismissal. After his political career ended, Singateh joined the judiciary in 2011.