Adama Barrow was sworn in as Gambian president on Thursday at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, capital of Senegal.

 

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Barrow, who officially became the third head of state of his country, after Dawda Jawara (1970-1994), and Yahya Jammah, in power since 1994 through a coup¹ d'etat, was sworn in in front of Sheriff Tambedou, President of the Gambia Bar.

 

Senegalese Prime Minister Mahammed Dionne, foreign ambassadors to Senegal and officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) attended the ceremony. 

 

In his first presidential speech, President Barrow called for national unity². "Thanks to the citizens of The Gambia, this is the first time that The Gambia changes its government through elections," Barrow stressed.

 

He called on Jammeh to respect the Constitution of The Gambia, confirming that "he will soon form his government and return to The Gambia."

 

"We want peace, and we invite everyone to cultivate peace," Barrow reaffirmed at President of The Gambia."

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