Fellow Gambians and friends of The Gambia, I am humbled to stand before you to address the whole world on this historic occasion. This is a day no Gambian will ever forget in one's life time. This is the first time since Gambia became Independent in 1965 that a transfer of Executive power from an Outgoing President to an Incoming President through the ballot box is taking place.
I must take this opportunity to thank the entire electorate of the Gambia for making this day possible. I must also express profound gratitude to the Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, the Security Council of the United Nations and all friendly nations who stood by us during our time of greatest need. This is what it means to be part of a Community of Democratic Nations.
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