The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, yesterday promised the citizens of his readiness to a operate transparent and all-inclusive administration.
Barrow said this while addressing newsmen in Dakar, Senegal.
He said it was about time the country was repositioned to achieve greatness and development.
“The time is now, they cannot be a better time because Gambians had waited for too long for this opportunity to come.
“This government would involve all well-meaning citizens irrespective of political leanings and religion to build the country.
“We shall together do this in order to redeem the good image of the country and move it to greater height,’’ the President said.
Barrow said the people of Gambian were very happy that the change they yearned for had finally come, adding that all hands must be on deck to develop the country.
He promised to unite all the warring factions for the good and development of the country.
“With unity of purpose a lot can be achieved within the space of little time that everybody can be proud of anytime, anywhere.
“With everybody on board, Gambia can become one of the great countries of the world going by its potential and human resources,’’ he said.
He, therefore, called on the Gambians to give maximum support to the government, adding that he was ready and willing to deliver dividends of democracy to the good people.
He expressed delight for the support extended to him during the trying time, adding that the people must remain dogged and resilient for the government to deliver dividends of democracy.
Barrow specially appreciated the role played by Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari and ECOWAS and other International bodies that ensured that his mandate became a reality. (NAN)
