Gambia: Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins

Gambia: Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins

President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe both used Eid-ul-Adha messages last week to urge Gambians to safeguard peace and tolerance ahead of a pivotal election year.

Barrow, Darboe call for peace, unity as election year begins

“A country cannot develop without peace. Peace is priceless. Let us all work hard towards peace,” Barrow said. He warned that stability is the foundation for progress and appealed for maturity as political activities intensify.   “We advise Gambians to maintain peace and stability so that we will organise a very successful election an election that is peaceful, transparent and recognised by the international community,” he added.   The President…