Lower Baddibu MP Alhagie Jawara has written to President-elect Adama Barrow congratulating him on his electoral victory.
The IEC declared President Barrow winner of last Saturday’s election after securing an impressive 53% of the vote.
The president won in MP Alhagie Jawara’s constituency, Lower Baddibu, and the MP is has thrown his full weight behind the president since he was fired by UDP has now written to the president to congratulate him.
He said in his letter: “I have the honor to avail myself and my Constituency the opportunity to extend to you Your Excellency heartiest congratulations on your historic landslide re-election. This victory is a testimony of the enormous trust and confidence the Gambia people have vested in you.
“This election – the process, participation, conclusion- is a testimony of the positive trajectory that our democracy is shaping into. The Gambian people have given a resounding verdict to your leadership by granting this huge and unprecedented seal of approval to your agenda for national development. Your government’s commitment to the rule of law, democracy, national unity, and development is ably reflected in your actions and roadmaps that you have demonstrated over the years and committed to for years to come.
“I am happy to commend the resolute and diverse NPP team and allies for our peaceful campaign process and all other stakeholders including the opposition for a credible, free, and fair elections. We now have a nation to build and unite, and no one can do that better than a unifying figure like you. I am ready to offer you all support necessary both in my capacity as a National Assembly Member and a Gambian to move our smiling coast to security, reconciliation, unity, development, and prosperity.
“While I thank you for nurturing this beautiful democracy for The Gambia, please be assured of my highest consideration and esteem. Congratulations once again to you, the first family, NPP and The Gambia at large.”
