By Adama Makasuba
President Adama Barrow has assured Gambia citizenry of forming a cabinet that will work to heal the country with peace and stability.
Barrow was speaking on Wednesday, at his second swearing-in ceremony held at the Independence Stadium, Bakau, and was attended by eight African presidents, diplomats, VIPs and some hundreds of Gambians home and from abroad.
Delivering his speech, he said “The tasks ahead require the collective, decisive and positive participation of all Gambians, irrespective of ethnic or political affiliation, gender, or religion.” While he said, “As Gambians let us embrace the culture of peace and peaceful coexistence as one Gambian family for our betterment and for those unborn.
“I must seize this opportunity to commend and pay tribute to all the other political contenders for their sense of patriotism and love for country. I call on them and their supporters to close ranks with us and work collectively with my administration for the progress and development of our beloved nation. No sector, institution or segment of our society will be left out of the development process,” he added.
“To achieve this, I will lead as President of all Gambians and form a Cabinet that will work to heal the nation, create avenues for reconciliation, tap the talent and capacity of all Gambian nationals, and accommodate diversity for sustained peace and stability. At this juncture, I convey gratitude and congratulations to the entire NPP membership and to the coalition party leaders and members for our hard-fought victory.
“I must seize this opportunity to commend and pay tribute to all the other political contenders for their sense of patriotism and love for country. I call on them and their supporters to close ranks with us and work collectively with my administration for the progress and development of our beloved nation. No sector, institution or segment of our society will be left out of the development process,” he told the gathering.
But however said it is misleading to believe that the Government alone can ensure the rapid transformation of the country.
