President Adama Barrow on Tuesday wished Gambian Christians a Merry Christmas as he argued religion forms part of The Gambia’s ‘diverse’ heritage’.
“I wish you all and your families a Merry Christmas and I pray that we live long enough in peace and prosperity to enjoy merriment of the season for many more years in good health and happiness,” Mr Barrow said in Christmas message.
The president had earlier in his speech insisted religion plays an important role in “our lives, therefore we cannot avoid according it the significance it deserves.”
Mr Barrow who stood as he delivered his 7-minute speech added: “Religion is part of The Gambia’s diverse heritage and it adds meaning to life through the values it teaches and the manner it shapes and modifies behaviour.
“This makes the role of religious leaders critical. We encourage all venerable leaders to remain steadfast with the reassurance that my government acknowledges their contribution to our development, progress and overall wellbeing.”
