This past weekend saw President Nana Akufo-Addo head to The Gambia, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Adama Barrow on Saturday, February 18.

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Former President John Mahama was also in The Gambia following his role in the successful ECOWAS mediation process that made the day possible following the country’s political crisis.

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There had been heightened tensions in the country, after long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh, decided to reject results of their December 1 election, weeks after he had conceded defeat to the opposition leader, Adama Barrow.

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President Akufo-Addo with the ECOWAS Chairperson, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

President Akufo-Addo with the ECOWAS Chairperson, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf


Whilst in The Gambia, President Nana Akufo-Addo also interacted with members of the Ghanaian community resident there.

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He followed that up with a meeting with Ghana’s contingent of 210 soldiers, who are part of ECOWAS’ mission in The Gambia.

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Photos: Flagstaff House