We
congratulate the Gambian people for the successful conclusion of a difficult
electoral process and we salute the peaceful manner in which a potentially
explosive situation has been resolved.
We
commend the efforts of ECOWAS which illustrate the value of meaningful regional
integration in our continent. ECOWAS has already seen successful and peaceful
transitions of power in Senegal, Nigeria, Benin, Cabo Verde and Ghana.
We
express our hope that this is the beginning of a new era in The Gambia that
will promote increased socio-economic development based on respect for human
rights, freedom of expression and the rule of law. In this regard, we hope that The Gambia will
find the space to put in place an authentic process for its people to reconcile
themselves within a framework of national unity. However, this demarche should
not in any way condone impunity for the violations, atrocities and abuses that
are related to the 22 years of authoritarian rule.
Our
best wishes to the newly inaugurated President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, and
to the people of The Gambia.
Mo
Ibrahim
Mo
Ibrahim Foundation
