Friday, March 29, 2024

A grieving House! Tears as lawmakers gather for goodbye to one of their own Demba Sowe

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By Adama Makasuba, at the National Assembly

Gambian lawmakers, political party leaders and government officials have gathered at the National Assembly to say goodbye to Demba Sowe.

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Mr Sowe was the national assembly member for Niamina West. He died on 24 January in Casablanca, Morocco while on a business trip. He was 40.

The national flag was placed over Demba Sowe casket as the late lawmaker lays in-state, at a ceremony that started at 12pm and also attended by his family and friends.

His friend Yero Jallow described him as kind-hearted and a man of the people.

“He was a true democrat who unified the people of Niamina West regardless of their political affiliation,” Mr Jallow of Mr Sowe as he sobbed.

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