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New Gambia leader Barrow thanks President Buhari over Jammeh ouster (Video)
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New Gambia leader Barrow thanks President Buhari over Jammeh ouster (Video)

by  Akinyemi Akinrujomu 1 min read

Newly-inaugurated president of Gambia Adama Barrow has thanked Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari for helping the West African country to solve its political problem by removing former ruler Yahya Jammeh from power.

New Gambia leader Barrow thanks President Buhari over Jammeh ouster (Video)
Gambians are grateful to Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari for driving out their ex-president Yahya Jammeh.

The Nigerian presidency released a video statement by Barrow on Monday, January 23 night on its official Twitter handle to confirm the gratitude of the new Gambian leader.

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Meanwhile, Barrow is expected to return to Bangul, the country’s capital city on Tuesday, January 24.

Barrow’s return comes after the past president Yahya Jammeh was ousted from the country to Equatorial Guinea on an exile.

Barrow’s spokesperson, Halifa Sallah, said the president is planning to return to The Gambia after the West African troops have secured the country and his predecessor has already gone on exile.

Source: Legit.ng

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Akinyemi Akinrujomu Akinyemi Akinrujomu is a professionally-trained journalist with over 17 years of experience. His knowledge spans print, broadcast, and online media. He has worked in several top media organizations in Nigeria. He has also pioneered several print media publications. He is a graduate of History and International Studies from the Lagos State University and he also holds a professional National Diploma in Journalism. He loves reading, travelling and listening to music.

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