“We are one people, one nation, bound by destiny,” Barrow declared, calling on political actors and citizens alike to rise above tribal sentiments. His message was clear: tribalism has no place in Gambian democracy, and unity must remain the cornerstone of national progress.
“We have to hold each other as people from the same mother and father,” Barrow declared to the cheering crowd. “If you see yourselves as one family, united as the majority, no one will defeat you in an election. You will continue winning even after my presidency. But this can only happen when you stand together as one people,” Barrow tells his supporters.
Turning directly to the issue of tribalism, the Gambian leader was uncompromising: “We must remove tribalism completely from this country, because it brings no benefit. There is no village in The Gambia where only one tribe lives. Fulas, Mandinkas, Wollofs — we all live side by side, and we inter‑marry. That is who we are.”
He illustrated his point with a striking example: “If someone’s mother is Fula and the father is Mandinka, how can you practise tribalism against such people? Tribalism has no meaning, and no benefit.”
Barrow also reflected on the history of Kombo, noting that while Mandinkas were the first to settle there, today the region is home to many tribes. “You cannot remove the Mandinkas, nor the other tribes who live here now. Tribalism is not good. Let us do away with it, support one another, and work together for the development of this country,” he emphasised.
The president’s words carried both urgency and hope, positioning unity as the cornerstone of Gambian democracy and progress. His message was clear: only by rejecting tribal divisions can the nation move forward as one.
Shifting his focus to national development, President Adama Barrow revealed that the government has procured three heavy‑duty generators to help stabilise the Gambia’s electricity supply, adding: “The generators are on their way, and once they arrive in The Gambia, they will support NAWEC in our quest not only to improve electricity provision but to ensure the nation enjoys a stable and reliable power supply,” the President affirmed.
“My government has developed a 50‑megawatt solar project that will be operational very soon,” Barrow told supporters. “Once it begins, the nation will have enough electricity to the point where we could even supply other countries. People will no longer complain about electricity shortages — instead, the only issue will be cash‑power, because the supply itself will be stable. And once the new generators arrive and start running, this stability will be guaranteed.”
The president also recounted the numerous developments achieved by his government across key sectors including health, education, infrastructure, and agriculture. He urged his supporters to redouble their efforts to secure a landslide victory in the forthcoming presidential election.”
