(JollofNews) – The head of Gambia’s army pledged allegiance to President-elect Adama Barrow in a phone call on Sunday, Barrow’s spokeswoman said on Wednesday, in a key sign of support after his unexpected election victory over the long-standing incumbent, Yahya Jammeh. Barrow, a former real estate developer who once worked[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia 2016 Presidential Election
Gambia: Adama Barrow Speaks To JollofNews, Reaches Out To Gambians
(JollofNews) – The newly elected president of the Gambia has used his first interview with an online Gambian newspaper to appeal to Gambians to put aside their differences and work towards the progress and development of their country. Adama Barrow, 51, who defeated President Yahya Jammeh and his APRC party[Read More…]
Let’s Not Forget Jammeh’s Victims
(JollofNews) – While we celebrate the victory and the fall of a dictator, we should remember our comrades, brothers, sons, friends, love ones and fellow compatriots who had fallen as unfortunate victims of a dictatorial repression. I am personally granting this victory to their families and love ones in their[Read More…]