PRESIDENT BARROW DECLARES SATURDAY A PUBLIC HOLIDAY

This mayoral and chairmanship elections will be the third elections in democratic Gambia since December 2016.

Gambian leader President Adama Barrow

Gambian leader, President Adama Barrow, has declared Saturday May 12 a public holiday, a statement from the presidency has stated.

Gambians head to polls on Saturday to elect their regional government representatives.

“While the president wishes everyone a fruitful election day, he urges all and sundry to exercise their civic duty in peace,” the statement added.

This mayoral and chairmanship elections will be the third elections in democratic Gambia since December 2016.