His
Excellency President Adama Barrow extends his profound appreciations and
heartfelt gratitude to the entire Gambian population following his successful
three-week constitutionally mandated ‘Meet The People Tour’.
The
‘Tour’ that began with a colorful parade at Banjul Wharf on Monday 18th
November ended at ‘The July 22nd. Arch’ on Sunday 8th December, 2019 amid
unprecedented joy and fanfare that characterized the entire exercise.
Therefore,
President Barrow wishes to convey to the entire nation his overwhelming joy
over the warm receptions accorded him throughout the tour as he crisscrossed
the length and breath of The Gambia.
The
Tour also offered Mr Barrow the singular honour and opportunity to see the best
of Gambia as well as the the beauty and nobility of its people.
President
Barrow is particularly grateful to Gambians for their peacefulness, respect for
law and order, their unmatched hospitality and overwhelming humility
demonstrated throughout the tour. The outpouring of support, the superb
community organizations, the display of kindness and affection will remain
indelible in Mr Barrow’s mind even years after his Presidency.
Particularly
fascinating was the finesse and candour with which communities expressed their
problems and major developmental needs and how poor farmers were battling the
odds after decades of independence. The poor rural roads, the absence of basic
necessities of life and the tenacity of Gambians amid deprivation were equally
humbling to President Barrow and his entire entourage.
Mr
Barrow wishes to register his utmost appreciation for all the kindness extended
to him and his entourage. The President is equally grateful to the
entertainers, the numerous fan clubs, the Councils of village and community
elders, religious leaders and the various security apparatuses and Press Corps
for their hard work, discipline and demonstrated love for country.
Accordingly,
President Barrow urges the entire nation to remain steadfast in our effort to
build a better and more peaceful, democratic and prosperous
country that will remain an envy not only to our subregion but the world
entire.
Signed,
Ebrima
G. Sankareh
The
Gambia Government Spokesperson