By Lamin Njie
President Adama Barrow has told the newly sworn in vice president of The Gambia that her nomination to the post was not based on any personal or special relationship.
Dr Isatou Touray has become the third vice president of The Gambia in two years, after her swearing in on Thursday.
Dr Touray was sworn in together with four new ministers and four new permanent secretaries at an event held at State House.
Speaking at the event, President Barrow said the identification and appointment of Dr Isatou Touray and eight others “reflect the trust and confidence we have in you as respectable and dependable patriots of the country.”
The president said: “…Let me emphasize that your nominations were not based on any personal or special relationship I have with you, but on relevant and specific criteria devised in The Gambia’s best interest.
“It is my view too that your willingness to serve the nation as Vice President, Government Ministers and Permanent Secretaries indicates that you understand and appreciate the responsibilities and expectations attached to occupying such positions within the context of a democratic government in a democratic State.”
