Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow (born 16 February 1965) is a Gambian politician and real estate developer. He is the 3rd and current President of the Gambia, in office since 2017.[1]
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| 3rd President of the Gambia | |
| Assumed office 19 January 2017[lower-roman 1] | |
| Vice President | Fatoumata Tambajang Ousainou Darboe Isatou Touray |
| Preceded by | Yahya Jammeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1965
(aged 61) Mankamang Kunda, Gambia |
| Political party | United Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition 2016[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Fatou Bah Sarjo Mballow |
| Children | 5 (including 1 deceased) |
In November 2021, Adama Barrow announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.
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Presidential inauguration (2017)
Presidential inauguration (2017)
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National Order of Merit - Grand Cross (Guinea)
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Notes
- ↑ Barrow was inaugurated on 19 January 2017 at the Gambian embassy in Senegal, but Yahya Jammeh did not relinquish his position until 21 January.[1] Barrow returned to Gambia on 26 January and took the oath of office a second time on 18 February.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Patton, Callum (19 January 2017). "Adama Barrow inaugurated as President of Gambia amid standoff with predecessor Yahya Jammeh". International Business Times (IBTimes Co., Ltd.). http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/adama-barrow-inaugurated-president-gambia-amid-standoff-predecessor-yahya-jammeh-1602051. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ↑ Gambia: Adama Barrow sworn-in. Africanews (18 February 2017). Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ↑ Gambia 2016: Adama Barrow: My Vision And Mission (25 November 2016). Retrieved 15 January 2017.