Momodou Baboucar Njie

Alhaji Momodou Baboucar Njie, widely known as 'B.P. Njie', was a distinguished Gambian diplomat, politician, and civic administrator who helped shape parliamentary democracy in independent Gambia.

Prior to his political career, Njie worked as a senior executive in the commercial petroleum sector before entering public service. He served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1983 until the 1994 constitutional suspension, presiding over legislative debates with celebrated impartiality.

He represented Gambia at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and international peace conferences, earning widespread respect across partisan divides for his integrity and civic moderation.