PRESIDENT BARROW RETURNS TO BANJUL AFTER 10-DAY TOUR President Adama Barrow returned to Banjul on Saturday to a hero’s welcome after spending 10 days touring the provinces on his annual Meet the People Tour. Thousands of supporters lined the highway to welcome the President as he crossed the Brumen Bridge in Kalagi, marking his entry into the West Coast Region and completing the first leg of his tour. President Barrow was seen off at the Lower River Region – WCR border by Governor Sidi Lamin Bah and regional officials. He was received on the other side by the Governor of WCR, his deputy, chiefs, alkalolu and other regional officials. Supporters of the NPP and its alliance partners had mobilised from early afternoon, creating a carnival atmosphere with singing, dancing and cultural displays. Waving to the cheering crowds, the President’s motorcade made slow progress out of Kalagi, with several stops along the highway. At Kuloro, supporters greeted him with fanfare before the entourage proceeded to Brikama, where thousands more filled the main intersection. Jubilant crowds swarmed the presidential vehicle and escorted it out of town. Similar scenes were repeated along the Brikama-Serekunda Highway, in Farato, Busumbala, Lamin and at the Airport Junction, where supporters lined the road to cheer the President. At Yundum Barracks, President Barrow stepped out of his vehicle to acknowledge the Gambia Armed Forces band, which had mounted a tent to add to the ambience. After the long procession through WCR, the President arrived in Abuko where he was received by officials of the Kanifing Municipality. He greeted the line of officials before continuing through Kanifing, waving to crowds that lined the streets. At Tallinding, he was welcomed by the Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the APRC, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, and his executive. The motorcade then moved through Westfield, where supporters staged a final show of force, before proceeding to Denton Bridge for the official handover ceremony and finally to State House in Banjul. President Barrow told reporters during the tour that he is confident Gambians will continue to trust his leadership because of his infrastructural development agenda, while urging the opposition to join him in building the country. The tour, which is a constitutional requirement, comes less than two months before the December 5, 2026 presidential election, and has drawn criticism from the opposition who accuse the President of turning it into a campaign platform.

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12 October 2026 Tabital Pulaaku InternationalLeave a Comment on PRESIDENT BARROW RETURNS TO BANJUL AFTER 10-DAY TOUR President Adama Barrow returned to Banjul on Saturday to a hero’s welcome after spending 10 days touring the provinces on his annual Meet the People Tour. Thousands of supporters lined the highway to welcome the President as he crossed the Brumen Bridge in Kalagi, marking his entry into the West Coast Region and completing the first leg of his tour. President Barrow was seen off at the Lower River Region – WCR border by Governor Sidi Lamin Bah and regional officials. He was received on the other side by the Governor of WCR, his deputy, chiefs, alkalolu and other regional officials. Supporters of the NPP and its alliance partners had mobilised from early afternoon, creating a carnival atmosphere with singing, dancing and cultural displays. Waving to the cheering crowds, the President’s motorcade made slow progress out of Kalagi, with several stops along the highway. At Kuloro, supporters greeted him with fanfare before the entourage proceeded to Brikama, where thousands more filled the main intersection. Jubilant crowds swarmed the presidential vehicle and escorted it out of town. Similar scenes were repeated along the Brikama-Serekunda Highway, in Farato, Busumbala, Lamin and at the Airport Junction, where supporters lined the road to cheer the President. At Yundum Barracks, President Barrow stepped out of his vehicle to acknowledge the Gambia Armed Forces band, which had mounted a tent to add to the ambience. After the long procession through WCR, the President arrived in Abuko where he was received by officials of the Kanifing Municipality. He greeted the line of officials before continuing through Kanifing, waving to crowds that lined the streets. At Tallinding, he was welcomed by the Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the APRC, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, and his executive. The motorcade then moved through Westfield, where supporters staged a final show of force, before proceeding to Denton Bridge for the official handover ceremony and finally to State House in Banjul. President Barrow told reporters during the tour that he is confident Gambians will continue to trust his leadership because of his infrastructural development agenda, while urging the opposition to join him in building the country. The tour, which is a constitutional requirement, comes less than two months before the December 5, 2026 presidential election, and has drawn criticism from the opposition who accuse the President of turning it into a campaign platform.

PRESIDENT BARROW RETURNS TO BANJUL AFTER 10-DAY TOUR

President Adama Barrow returned to Banjul on Saturday to a hero’s welcome after spending 10 days touring the provinces on his annual Meet the People Tour.

Thousands of supporters lined the highway to welcome the President as he crossed the Brumen Bridge in Kalagi, marking his entry into the West Coast Region and completing the first leg of his tour.

President Barrow was seen off at the Lower River Region – WCR border by Governor Sidi Lamin Bah and regional officials. He was received on the other side by the Governor of WCR, his deputy, chiefs, alkalolu and other regional officials.

Supporters of the NPP and its alliance partners had mobilised from early afternoon, creating a carnival atmosphere with singing, dancing and cultural displays.

Waving to the cheering crowds, the President’s motorcade made slow progress out of Kalagi, with several stops along the highway.

At Kuloro, supporters greeted him with fanfare before the entourage proceeded to Brikama, where thousands more filled the main intersection. Jubilant crowds swarmed the presidential vehicle and escorted it out of town.

Similar scenes were repeated along the Brikama-Serekunda Highway, in Farato, Busumbala, Lamin and at the Airport Junction, where supporters lined the road to cheer the President.

At Yundum Barracks, President Barrow stepped out of his vehicle to acknowledge the Gambia Armed Forces band, which had mounted a tent to add to the ambience.

After the long procession through WCR, the President arrived in Abuko where he was received by officials of the Kanifing Municipality. He greeted the line of officials before continuing through Kanifing, waving to crowds that lined the streets.

At Tallinding, he was welcomed by the Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the APRC, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, and his executive.

The motorcade then moved through Westfield, where supporters staged a final show of force, before proceeding to Denton Bridge for the official handover ceremony and finally to State House in Banjul.

President Barrow told reporters during the tour that he is confident Gambians will continue to trust his leadership because of his infrastructural development agenda, while urging the opposition to join him in building the country.

The tour, which is a constitutional requirement, comes less than two months before the December 5, 2026 presidential election, and has drawn criticism from the opposition who accuse the President of turning it into a campaign platform.