{"id":87041,"date":"2025-10-01T08:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/president-barrow-urges-peaceful-expression-and-respect"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:46:34","slug":"president-barrow-urges-peaceful-expression-and-respect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/president-barrow-urges-peaceful-expression-and-respect","title":{"rendered":"President Barrow Urges Peaceful Expression and Respect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Adama Barrow on Monday called on Gambians to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful engagement and lawful expression, stressing that the Constitution protects the right to protest but must be exercised responsibly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of our democracy\u2014protected by our Constitution and respected by this government,\u201d President Barrow said in a televised address to the nation.<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned, however, that violence, destruction of property, and threats to public safety undermine the very freedoms citizens seek to protect and will be met with the full force of the law.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the concerns of young people, whom he described as \u201cthe heart and hope of this country,\u201d the president urged them to channel grievances through constructive and lawful means. He underscored the importance of democratic institutions\u2014such as the National Assembly, the courts, and civil society organizations\u2014as legitimate avenues for addressing complaints and resolving disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Barrow assured Gambians, particularly the youth, that his administration is listening to their voices and placing their aspirations at the center of the national agenda. \u201cOurs is a government open to dialogue: let us work together through established institutions and youth platforms\u2014to resolve concerns peacefully and constructively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging that most citizens express themselves peacefully, Barrow warned that a minority may attempt to exploit such moments for personal or political gain. He called on Gambians not to allow division or unrest to derail national unity and progress.<\/p>\n<p>The president further reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to protecting lawful rights while ensuring accountability for those who incite or engage in violence. He urged the security forces to continue demonstrating professionalism, restraint, and respect for citizens\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUphold our Constitution, act with wisdom, and protect public order in a manner worthy of the confidence Gambians have placed in you,\u201d he told the security services.<\/p>\n<p>Barrow concluded by emphasizing shared responsibility for peace, stability, and development. \u201cAs we move forward, let unity, respect for one another, and commitment to our national values guide us. Only together, through peaceful engagement and shared responsibility, will we build the Gambia of our dreams,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The president also extended condolences to the family of Omar Badjie, noting, \u201cEvery life lost is a loss for our entire nation, and each injury is a reminder of the preciousness of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. President Adama Barrow on Monday called on Gambians to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful engagement and lawful expression, stressing that the Constitution protects the right to protest but must be exercised responsibly. \u201cThe right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of our democracy\u2014protected by our Constitution and respected by this government,\u201d President [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":87039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7,12],"tags":[260],"class_list":["post-87041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-head-lines","category-policy","tag-gambia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>President Barrow Urges Peaceful Expression and Respect - 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