About Dr. Abass Y. Bamba

I am Dr. Abass Y. Bamba, a proud resident of Colorado since 1998. I moved to Colorado from New York to pursue higher education, earning my undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to building organizations that have driven meaningful impact in both the corporate and government sectors.

Since 2012, I have led an organization recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a promising enterprise. Our company successfully secured contracts with key U.S. government entities, including the Department of Defense (Army, Air Force, Navy) and the Department of the Interior, among others. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced significant growth, but the economic disruption temporarily halted that progress.

For over two decades, Colorado has been my home. As an executive and business leader, I have contributed to the local economy by creating jobs, supporting my community, and maintaining a spotless record throughout my personal and professional life.

Today, I am unjustly facing criminal charges related to a matter that was fully resolved and dismissed through a civil settlement. These charges are based on a misrepresentation of confidential civil settlement materials, taken out of context to fabricate allegations against me. Despite the civil case being dismissed with prejudice, the Attorney General’s office has repurposed these materials—without clear justification—to bring baseless criminal charges.

I did not receive any portion of the settlement funds, which were exclusively managed by the attorney handling the civil case. I reported concerns about the attorney’s conduct to the appropriate regulatory body, which ultimately found no wrongdoing. Yet, the Attorney General’s office has pursued charges against me without explaining how confidential civil materials were obtained or why they are being distorted for criminal prosecution.

The Attorney General, who is a declared candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election, is using his office to prosecute me in an apparent attempt to bolster his political campaign. The timing and nature of these charges raise serious concerns about abuse of power and politically motivated prosecution. I remain committed to upholding the truth, defending my integrity, and ensuring that justice prevails. This unjust prosecution has upended my life, making it nearly impossible to earn a living.