Barrow urges Gambians to work together to promote reconciliation and justice

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The President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has urges all Gambians to work together to promote reconciliation and justice and to heal and rebuild our nation.

“Let us stand together to say: “Never again shall a few people oppress us as a nation. Never Again! Never shall this beautiful Smiling Coast experience the oppression and tyranny of the minority against the majority,” he said.

He was speaking recently at the opening of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) held in Kololi.

President Barrow explained that we have a historic opportunity to re-write our history as a nation so that when future generations look back at the journey we have embarked upon, it will be with pride and from a future of peace, respect for human rights and the rule of law. “We, as well, must be justified in our conviction that we are now doing full justice to the nation.”

He said his government has put everything at TRRC’s disposal to ensure that they are able to carry out their work without any obstacles. He added that the hope of the nation lies on their shoulders, and we are confident that they will deliver to the best of your ability and in the best interest of our dear nation.

“As we embark on this process, we must bravely revisit the past in order to build a better future. As Gambians, and as a united people, our common experience remains our greatest teacher.”

Barrow lamented that the bitter experience should guide us now, as we move towards forging a “New Gambia” wherein the respect for Human Rights, the Rule of law and guarantee of inherent freedoms are the pillars on which we thrive as a nation.

“I am full of gratitude for the support our partners and friends have been providing, and for being with us, also, throughout the journey to regain our dignity and build a progressive democracy,” he said.

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