A
delegation from the African Bar Association in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday arrived
in The Gambia to meet with the outgoing and incoming president, as well as
other political leaders in the country.
The
delegation comprises the president of the association, Hannibal E. Uwaifo; vice
president in charge of budget and finance, Ibbrahim Eddy Mark; chairman of
Gambian forum, Uzoma Achigbue, and chairman’s nominee, Tonny Mendy, among
others.
They
are to meet with outgoing president Yahya Jammeh and president-elect Adama
Barrow, the civil society organisations, including the Gambia Bar Association,
to discuss with them to find a solution to the political crisis in the country.
Speaking
at a reception held at the Swiss Stavern Beach Bar and Restaurant in Kololi,
Uzoma Achigbue, chairman of the Gambian forum, said the expectation is that
their visit and solidarity will open a distance of opportunities for the
Gambians, in general, and the Gambian lawyers, in particular.
He
expressed gratitude and appreciation to the president of the African Bar
Association and his delegation for deeming it fit to visit The Gambia, at a
time that the political situation of the country needs attention.
“The
current political situation in The Gambia is something of concern to West
Africa, and that is why the African Bar Association decided to come to advise
the Gambian people to find solution to maintain peace,” Mr Achigbue said.
President
of African Bar Association, Hannibal Uwaifo, said the primary essence of their
trip is to call for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in The Gambia.
“We
come purposely to meet President Jammeh and president-elect Adama Barrow, to
advise them to find a solution to maintain peace,” he said.
