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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Adama Barrow and the people of The Gambia as she attended the president\u2019s inauguration ceremony in Bakau.<\/p>\n

Adama Barrow was sworn in as The Gambia\u2019s 3rd and continuing President before a jubilant crowd of Gambians at the Independence Stadium. The inauguration was also attended by Commonwealth leaders, African heads of government and heads of international organisations.<\/p>\n

Witnessing the swearing-in, the Secretary-General said: \u201cFour years ago, when The Gambia re-joined the Commonwealth, it felt like an old friend, or a beloved brother or sister, coming back home.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, my brothers and sisters, we can say together that our partnership will go from strength to strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur world faces profound and serious challenges, but I truly believe that The Gambia will shine like a beacon across the Commonwealth, just as the Commonwealth will shine like a beacon across the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can see, in the process of democracy, The Gambia\u2019s light shine.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause at a time when democracy is under strain in many parts of our world, democracy in The Gambia is getting stronger.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope the example of The Gambia\u2019s journey will not only provide a strong foundation for The Gambia\u2019s future but will also help to heal injured democratic process in other places.\u201d The Secretary-General convened a Commonwealth Observer Group at The Gambia\u2019s election last December. theco<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Adama Barrow and the people of The Gambia as she attended the president\u2019s inauguration ceremony in Bakau. Adama Barrow was sworn in as The Gambia\u2019s 3rd and continuing President before a jubilant crowd of Gambians at the Independence Stadium. 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