Barrow Pledges Major Road Projects, Predicts Record Victory in December Election

By Makutu Manneh

President Adama Barrow has announced plans to construct two major roads, including a six-lane dual carriageway along Kairaba Avenue, as he rallied supporters shortly after submitting his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Tuesday.

Addressing a gathering at Buffer Zone, President Barrow unveiled what he described as two major infrastructure projects, promising to begin work on one within a month and undertake the other between 2027 and 2031.

The president said the first project would involve transforming Kairaba Avenue into a dual carriageway with three lanes in each direction, stretching from Westfield to Fajara.

He added that the road would extend from Fajara through Bakau to Cape Point, where it would feature two lanes in each direction.

According to Mr. Barrow, he intends to lay the foundation stone for the project within a month.

The president said his second major infrastructure commitment would be the construction of a dual carriageway connecting Yundum International Airport to Foni Bullock, with the project scheduled for implementation between 2027 and 2031.

He presented the proposed developments as part of his administration’s commitment to expanding the country’s road network and improving connectivity.

“You have done something that has never been done before, and I will also do something that no president has done before in this country,” Mr. Barrow told supporters.

Turning to the December 5 presidential election, President Barrow expressed confidence that his coalition would secure an unprecedented electoral victory.

He predicted that the alliance would receive more votes than any presidential candidate had ever won in The Gambia’s history, attributing his optimism to the support of the country’s major political parties.

Mr. Barrow said the strength of his coalition had placed him in a commanding position ahead of the election, describing the contest as effectively decided.

He maintained that the backing of what he characterized as the country’s largest and strongest political parties, combined with the enthusiasm of his supporters, would deliver a historic victory at the polls.