Yankuba Sonko

Yankuba Sonko is a distinguished Gambian legal and governance professional with more than four decades of service across policing, diplomacy, public administration, and legal practice. He holds a Bar Professional Certificate from The Gambia Law School, an LL.B (Honours) from Manchester Metropolitan University, a Certificate in Security Management from the Nigeria Police Academy, and earlier qualifications in teaching and police instruction. His academic and professional training provide a strong foundation for his work in legal advisory, institutional governance, and regulatory compliance.

Yankuba has served in several of the highest offices in The Gambia, including Minister of Interior, Inspector General of Police, State Counsel at the Ministry of Justice, and Diplomatic Relations Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His leadership extended internationally when he served as Regional Commander under the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), contributing to post-conflict stabilization and institutional rebuilding. In the legal sector, he is the Head of Chambers at Knight Legal Practice, where he provides advisory services, litigation expertise, and policy guidance.

He has played a central role in national reforms, serving as Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, consultant for drafting the Police Act, consultant for developing intelligence models for national security services, and member of the State Land Allocation Taskforce. His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening institutions, promoting accountability, and advancing good governance.

As the Non-Executive Director of Continental EV & Energy Center, Yankuba ensures that the organization operates with strong legal discipline, transparent governance, and full regulatory compliance. He oversees statutory documentation, board processes, corporate filings, and governance protocols, ensuring that the company's operations align with national laws and international best practices. His extensive background in law, public administration, and institutional leadership enables him to support the board with clarity, precision, and sound judgment.